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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Judicato(u)r, n. [e.m.E. (1530).] = Judicature, Judicatorie. — 1593 Acts IV. 16/2.
Forsamekle as the Kingis maiestie … hes confermit … the iurisdictioun and iudicatouris of the Kirk in the generall and sinodoll assemblies [etc.] Ib.
Ordaning thair sentences … in materis pertening to thair iudicatour be put in executioun a1651 Calderwood VII. 367.
Mr Thomas answeired … that he was content to he judged for his doctrine in a lawfull Generall Assemblie, which is a judicatour authorized by the king 1663 Decis. Lords G. 48.
In all judicators whatsomever, decreets against parties must be given upon citation
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