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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Denunciatioun, n. Also: -ion(e, -tiatioun, -ione, -nownciatioun, -nonceation. [e.m.E. (1548), L. dēnuntiātio.]
1. The action of denouncing a person as rebel.1592 Acts Jas. VI (1597) § 75.
After their denuntiation of ony persones to the horne Ib. § 138.
In case ony denunciationes of horninges sall happen to be made at the said mercat croce of Edinburgh 1604 Stewart Mem 113.
Immediatlie efter ȝour said denonceation that ȝe vse the remanent ordour prescryvit 1605 Ib. 115.
Efter thair said denownciatioun 1622-6 Bisset I. 204/18.
The thrid [pain is] denunciatioun to the horne, and thereftir captioun 1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. I. xi. § 16.
His forefaulture could not fall to the King, upon a simple denunciation for not appearing to underly the law
2. Announcement, proclamation.1596 Dalr. I. 150/1.
Quhilke denuntiatione and proclamatioune of weiris publiklie being exhibited [etc.] 1622-6 Bisset I. 171/12.
Denunciation of warrandice suld be maid be the defender Ib. 171/19.
Gif he makis na denunciatioun in lauchtfull tyme
