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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1546-1631
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Amissioun, n. [L. āmissiōn-, āmissio, F. amission (13th c.), e.m.E. amission (1623).] Loss. 1546 Acts II. 475/2.
That the said Johnne be admittit to preif the amissioun of his saidis evidentis 1581 Ib. III. 224/2.
Vnder the pane of amissioun, tynsell, and confiscatioun of thair haill schippis and guidis 1631 Highland P. I. 330.
To infer nullitie, reductioun, tinsall, or amissioun of the foirsaid infeftment
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