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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Retrotract, v.1 [Retro- and -tract, as in Retract v.2] tr. To withdraw, retract. —1694 Fountainhall Decis. I 651.
Some of the Lords thought the obligation retrotracted whenever the condition was fulfilled 1699 Ib. II 67.
Any new gift impetrate from his majesty cannot be retrotracted to support a process raised before the date thereof
