A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1533, 1594, 1671
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Sanctio(u)n, n. [e.m.E. sanction (1563–87), OF sanction (14th c. in Larousse), L. sanctiōn-.] a. A law or compact supported by a specific penalty for its breach; or, a specific penalty appointed for the breach of a law or compact. b. Authoritative permission, authority, licence. —a. 1533 Boece 362b.
Gif ony Picht eftirwart made mencioun of pece … he suld want the hede. Sum parte of the wise barouns imprevit baith this sanctioun & aith 1671 McWard True Nonconf. 316.
The sanction and pain of this divine law being by sin incurred —b. 1594 Edinb. B. Rec. V 126.
[The council] admitts … Alexander Fleming to instruct the bayrnes of the hie schole … in place of Mr. William Murdo, quha had the said sanctioun of befoir
