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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unjustifiet, -fiit, p.p. [ME and e.m.E. uniustifyed (Rolle), unjustified (1651); Justify v.1] Not brought to justice; not punished or executed. — 1564 Reg. Privy C. I 306.
He wald haif sauffit the sone of ane theif, being his tennent, unjustifiit, allegeand [him] … to be his awin 1596 Dalr. II 202/4.
The castel sal be seaget, gif it be won nocht ane … except the king sal chaip vniustifiet
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