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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1722-1804, 1938
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SIMULATE, ppl.adj. Sc. ppl. form = Eng. simulated, feigned, pretended, assumed, based on false pretences. Rare and obs. in Eng. Adv. simulately. Hence simulation, in Sc. Law: see quots. Now obs.Sc. 1722 W. Forbes Institutes I. ii. 127:
Any Gift taken simulately to the Benefit of the Rebel is null.Sc. 1750 Scots Mag. (Nov.) 548:
What the law of Scotland terms simulation, manifestly calculated to elude a future forfeiture that might probably ensue the high treasons.Sc. 1773 Erskine Institute ii. v. § 80:
Simulate gifts of escheat. A gift of escheat, whether single or liferent, may be also set aside on simulation, i.e. when it is upon false pretences, or misrepresentations, obtained by the donatary, for the behoof of the rebel himself, to cover his effects from the creditors.Sc. 1804 J. Grahame Sabbath 622:
'Tis war alone that never violates The hallow'd day by simulate respect.Sc. 1938 St Andrews Cit. (25 June) 11:
The expediency of giving a real, not a simulate, fulfilment of the injunction of Parliament.
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