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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vigent, adj. [L. vigent-, pres. ppl. stem f. vigēre to be lively.] Alive, active. — 1699 Forrester Bishops Claim ii 103.
The command … he must hold still vigent, as essentially included in the apostolic office 1699 Forrester Bishops Claim ii 103.
He holds [it] never to have been abrogat, but to be still vigent
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