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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1569
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Ulnaction, n. [? Erron. for (in)fraction. Cf. e.m.E. fraccion (1502), infraction (1673).] Breaking, infringement. — 1569 Cal. Sc. P. III 9.
[That they keep the said godly peace and amity and in no ways do or attempt anything which may tend to the] ulnaction [thereof]
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