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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Retroact. ? Erron. for Retrotract v.1 —1582 Conv. Burghs I 159.
Oure … souerane lord … sall … mak all takis … of the saidis customes … to be retroactitt, annullitt, and extinct
