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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1490, 1622-1626
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Susceptioun, Suscepcioune, n. [F. susception (14th c. in Larousse), L. susceptiōn-. Cf. e.m.E. susception (1610).] The action of taking upon oneself, accepting, receiving. — 1490 Irland Mir. 35/28.
As writtis Sanct Augustyne, the haly name of God thre wayis is confermyt and glorified in us. First, be the suscepcioune, of the haly faithe of Jhesu in the bapteme [etc.] 1622-6 Bisset I 97/18.
[With reference to the founding of the College of Justice in 1534] Lat na mortall man thairfoir infringe … or violat, this mater or volumbe of oure … exemptioun, liberatioun, susceptioun inhibitioun, will and command
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