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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Supersedens, n. (? Erron. for Superseder(e n., where cf. esp. the quot. 1625 Conv. Burghs III 199. Cf. also 18th c. Eng. supersedence (1793) displacing, replacing (one person or thing with another).) —1626 Aberd. Council Lett. I 240.
My Lord Conservator to report his diligence in intimatting to the factors the 28 act of the last convention maid anent factoris wyffis … and obtening ane discharge of supersedens to be grantit to factoris wyffis
