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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Detentioun, n. Also: detencion(e, -cioun(e. [e.m.E. detencion (1552), -tention, OF. detention, L. dētentio.] Detaining, retention. 1466 Acta Aud. 5/2.
The actioune … tuiching the spoliacion, occupacion, and detencion of the landis of Moreham 1490 Reg. Paisley 60.
The wrangwis detentioun … fra the saidis abbot and convent of xj chalder of mele 1517 Fife Sheriff Ct. 69.
The actioune … tueching the allegiit wranguis awaytaking & detencioune fra hyme of … ane kow [etc.] 1570 7th Rep. Hist. MSS. 722/1.
Oure longe restreincte and detencioun heir
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