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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1536-1576
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Relevantly, -lie, adv. Also: -livant-, -levent-; revelantlie (erroneous form).[Only Sc., f. Relevant adj.] In conformity with correct legal procedures, rules, etc.; with pertinence; relevantly. 1536 Dunferm. Reg. Ct. 131.
At thai schaw relevently … quhat thai ar restrikit to the office of dempstary 1537–8 Ib. 152.
Becaus the valer thairof ves nocht reliuantly and sufficient prevyn 1561 Reg. Privy C. I 180.
In respect of the libell relevantlie libellit aganis the said Thomas Kennedy 1562–3 Linlithgow Sheriff Ct. 20 Feb.
Quhilk pretendit conclusioun can na wayis be inferrit releuantlie vpone the premisis 1563 St. A. Kirk S. 168.
Fyndis the sayd excepcion of adultery relevantly and sufficiently provyn 1574 Misc. Maitl. C. I 110.
Mr. Thomas Makcalyeane to produce befoir thame sufficientlie and relevantlie qualifiit in vryte the maner how [etc.] 1576 Justiciary Rec. (Bks. Adjournal) MS 6.
The iustice be interloquitour findis the secund part of the said summondis nocht reuelantlie qualefeit anentis the day contenit thairin
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