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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NON-IMPLEMENT, n. Also †not-. Sc. Law: the non-performance of the obligations of a contract. See Implement.Sc. 1737 Session Papers, Cameron v. Kennedy (2 Feb.) 3:
The Difference is stated betwixt voiding the Contract, and sustaining the Defence of Not-implement.Sc. 1819 Decis. Ct. Session (1815–9) 624:
The damage incurred for non-implement of an offer.Wgt. 1839 Private MS.:
Any Law or practice to the contrary notwithstanding besides penalties. etc., for nonimplement.