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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dishabilitatioun, n. [med. L. dishabilitatio (1477).] Legal disqualification. — 1633 Acts V. 55/1.
Dispenseand with all prior acts of dishabilitatioun pronuncit againes the posteritie of the said … Francis sumtyme Erle Bothwell Ib. 55/2.
His Majestie … rehabilitats the said Francis againes all actes of dishabilitatione maid 1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. I. vi. § 25.
Our Parliament … having adjected to the Marquis of Argyles sentence the dishabilitation of his children
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