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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Separative, adj. [e.m.E. separative (1592), F. séparatif (16th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), late L. sēparātīvus; Separat(e v.] Tending to separate. —1645 Rutherford Tryal Faith (1743) 18.
Common love scarce amounteth to grace, because grace is separative and singleth out one of many
