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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1494
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Prerogation, n. [med. L. prerogation- (c 1260 in Latham).] = Prerogative n. 1. — 1494 Loutfut MS. 5 a.
Bot of al thir offices the constable had the prerogation for to iuge & wnderstand the debatis … movit in all dedis of armes
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