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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Obtemperance, n. [Obtemper v.; cf. e.m.E. obtemporance (once, 1623).] a. Complying with, obeying. b. Obedience. —a. 1584 Annandale Corr. 10.
For non obtemperance of the quhilkis letteris the saidis haill tennentis war ordourlie denuncit rebellis 1623 Linlithgow B. Rec. 31 Oct.
[He] hes fund Patrik Forrester cautioun for … obtemperance of the actis —b. 1589 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 188.
Vndir the paines conteinit in ane act of obtemperance
