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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uncompellit, Oncompellit, p.p. [Late ME and e.m.E. uncompelled (1470-1); Compell v.] Only in the phrase uncompellit or coactit, = Uncoactit p.p. —1546 Reg. Privy C. I 55.
Of his awin fre will and motive, uncompellit or coactit 1556 Stirling B. Rec. I 67.
The said Jonat … geif hir greit aitht, the evangellis tuechit, outwitht the presens of hir said spous, and of hir awin motife will uncompellit or coactit 1572 Stewart Mem. 104.
Oncompellit 1594 Crim. Trials I ii 311.
Writtin and subscryuit be him, vncompellit or coactit, bot of his awin frie will
