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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Instigatio(u)n, n. [ME. instigacioun (c 1422), L. instigātio.] Instigation, incitement. —a1538 Abell Chron. 112 b.
Be wnhappy fortone rais strife betuix him and … King of Ingland Hare … and instigatioun of France men 1558-66 Knox II. 158.
Quhidder it came by pactioun with the Provest … , or by instigatioun of the craftismen 1588 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 22.
Quilk crewaltie … hes bene done be the speciall devyiss, instigatioun, … and persuasioun of the said Johne Leslie
