Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BACK-BAND, BACK-BOND, n. Sc. law. (See quots.)Sc. 1890 Bell's Dict. Law Scot. 82:
Back-bond; is a deed attaching a qualification or condition to the terms of a conveyance or other instrument.Sc. 1911 S.D.D.:
Back-band, a bond that nullifles or modifies a former one entered into for a special and temporary purpose. [Not used now (A.C.M.).]
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