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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Processing, vbl. n. Also: -eing. [Proces v.] a. Taking proceedings against, prosecuting (a person): Proces v. 1. b. Taking legal action to obtain or recover, suing for. —a. 1508 Reg. Privy S. I 259/2.
To desist and ces of ony calling, unlawing or processing of the said William in his schiref courtis 1625 Cramond Ch. Fordyce 10.
That processing of papists … war ather altogither neglectit 1640 Baillie I 283.
There is a committee for processing the judges … for their unjust decreet 1644 Butler Leighton 224.
To continue all further processing of James Ramsay till it be instructed that he is living 1677 Inverness Presb. 77.
At there removeall he desisted from processeing them, untill [etc.] c1680 W. Row Blair 478.b. 1478 Acta Aud. 64/2.
The actioun … of summondis … anent the wrangwis persewt folowing and processing of a tenement and land pertening to thaim