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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Arbitrie, -ry, n. Also: arbetrie. [L. arbitrium, whence also e.m.E. arbitry (17th c.).] Arbitration.1479 Acta Conc. I. 25/1.
The said Adam denyis that he was bundin to arbitry1500–1 Ib. II. 477.
This mater was endit be arbitry 1535 Stewart 46834.
Thair richtis bayth on arbetrie wes done c1575 Balfour Pract. 412.
It is not leasum to compromit in arbitrie ony persoun wod or furious 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 20.
Arbitrie is ane lawfull deid of persons contendand … anent ane civill question, and complaint
