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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Judicative, a. Also: -ife. [Med. L. judicativus. OF. judicatif, e.m.E. judicative (1641).] Judicative, judicial. — 1456 Hay II. 150/12.
The jugement of a man folowis his corps; for quhy, efter as the man is of better nature … sa is his vertu judicative mare worthy 1527 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 249.
All maner of actionis criminell and ciuill … [they are] to … discus … and thair in till dew executioun and justice to mak alsweill executife as judicative c1460 Regim. Prince 226 (Maitl. F.).
Quhen dome is gevin and richtwous iudgement Quhilkis clarkis callis iustice iudicatiue 1680-6 Lauder Observes 141.
The curates and souldiers … would not spare to shed ther [sc. the Whigs'] blood by ther oune measure; seing they could not doe it now in a legall judicative way