Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1782-1787, 1909-1931
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ADDUCE, v. Sc. law: To produce in proof.Sc. 1782 J. Sinclair Ob. Sc. Dial. 208:
To adduce in proof of any thing — to produce in proof of any thing.Sc. 1787 J. Beattie Scotticisms 11:
To adduce evidence — to bring evidence.Sc. 1909 Colville 72:
Evidence is adduced, and witnesses depone.Sc. 1931 A.C.M.:
To "adduce" proof is practically the same as to "lead" proof. . . . Perhaps the nearest synonym is "tender"; proof "adduced" is proof "tendered."Sc. 1931 Scotsman March 26, 9/2:
His Lordship proposed to give the pursuer a further opportunity of adducing the defender as a witness.
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