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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1573, 1648
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Prerogat, v. [Altered f., or erron. for, Prorogat(e v., with pre- for pro-, as in Prescrive v.2] a. tr. To transmit (a doctrine) to later generations. b. ? tr. To confirm in advance (terms of tenure), or ? intr. to apply by extension to later circumstances. — 1573 Cath. Tr. 26/18.
Ane seminar, be quhome he hes prerogat his doctrine to the posteritie 1648 Sc. Hist. Rev. XIII (1915–16) 391.
Nether doth the posterior derogat from the former but the former prerogats to the posterior few that is not voyd nor open
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