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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1538, 1596-1607
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Nuiling, vbl. n. [Null v.; e.m.E. (1654).] Rendering null or void, invalidating, cancellation. — 1538 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 199.
Under the payne of forfutting and nulling thaim of thair burgeschip 1596–7 Warrender P. (S.H.S.). II. 308.
The nulling of the commission of the commissionaris of the generall assemblye be his majestie and consell 1607 Criminal Trials II. 534.
The justice is nocht judge to the nulling of hoirnings
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