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Quotation dates: 1672-1678
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Unjustice, n. [e.m.E. vniustice (1532), un-justice (a1661).] Unjust action. = Injustice n. — 1672 Acts VIII 83/2.
There was noe unjustice done then 1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. I xxv 1 (1699) 125.
Bribing is the taking of money, or other good deed, either for doing of justice, or committing of unjustice
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