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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Precedens, n. [e.m.E. presidence (1484), precydence (1494), precedence (1558), in this sense 17th c., F. précédence.] The fact of preceding another in rank or authority. — 1610 Misc. Hist. Soc. II 169.
If he culd … be rid of the precedens of my father wha he judgit … likelie to preceid him & to carye the cheiff sway of the estait
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