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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Justice-deputrie, n. [Deputrie n.] The office of justice depute. —1561 Crim. Trials I. i. *415.
The justice-principall being present, Archibald Naper … maid fayth in jugement that he suld vse the office of justice deputrie lelilie and trewlie