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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1489-1491
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Cassacioun(e, n. Also: -atiown. [Late L. cassātio, -ācio, f. cassāre.] Cassation, cancellation. c1420 Wynt. ix. 2281.
Quhen off thir electiownys Twa fell sic cassatiownys [C. cassaciounys] 1489 Acts II. 219/1.
That full derogacioune, cassacioune and annullacioune be maid of all giftis [etc.] 1491 Acts Lords of Council 168/2.
Ane act … quhilk maid reuocacioune, annullacioune and cassacioune of all giftis [etc.]
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