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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1673
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Ligation, n. [e.m.E. ligatione (1597) binding, ligature, tie, L. ligātio.] A formal bond, promise or obligation. The usual word is obligation. —1673 Rothesay B. Rec. 317.
His band and ligation subscribed with his hand