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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unchalangit,) Unchalhangit, Unchallenged, p.p. [Chalange v.] Not challenged or accused. —1504 Crim. Trials I i 43.
To be … unsummonit, unchalhangit, unvexit or trublit in the law, or by the law a1639 Spotsw. Hist. (1655) 97.
He was … much hated by the clergy … notthelesse he went unchallenged and was not brought in question
