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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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Secularitie, n. [ME and e.m.E. seculerte (Wyclif), secularitie (1511), F. sécularité worldliness (c1170 in Larousse), med. L. secularitas worldliness, worldly life (Latham).] Secular jurisdiction; the power or jurisdiction of secular courts. — 1535 Stewart 34060.
That kirkmen suld nocht be No way subjectit to secularitie
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