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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Proprision,) Proprusion, n. Also: propriitioun. [Sc. var. of Purprisio(u)n(e n.] Illegal encroachment or enclosure. = Purprestur(e n. — 1565 Prot. Bk. J. Scott MS 31b.
Gif he appropriat ony part … of the said woult … by thair consentis for propriitioun 1602 Colville Parænese Ep. 19 (I iij).
That albeit you culd produce (as you can not) sum euident of ancient possession … you haue so long lyin out vnseruit or retourit that as in the former by verteu of your proprusion so in the other by … nonentrees you haue lost all titill and clame
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