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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Retrieve, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. retreue (c1410), -triue (1486) to find again, etc., also to repair an error (1703), OF retruver, -trover, -trouver (12th–13th c. in Larousse), f. trouver to find.] tr. To rescind (a sentence). —1701 Brand Orkney & Shetl. 122.
The sentence of death was retrieved and the condemned obtained an indemnity
