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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1572-1575
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Impunitie, n. [e.m.E. (1532).] Impunity, exemption from punishment. — 1572 Bann. Memor. 239.
Thei meane not heirby that ony impunitie suld be gevin to sic 1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 309.
We seik … na impunitie for thair attemptatis committit aganis Ingland
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