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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Premeditatly, adv. [e.m.E. premeditately (1648).] By way of premeditation, following upon advance planning (of the action). —1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. ii xxviii §3 (1699) 274.
Remissions should not be granted for slaughter committed premeditatly