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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sasseit, v. [Appar. f. L. sēcēdere. Cf. 18th c. Eng. secede (1702).] tr. To secede from, disassociate oneself from (here, a statute). —1664 Kirkcaldy B. Rec. MS 18 April.
The provest, Thomas Wilson [etc.] … sasseited tharfra