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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uncomperance, n. [Comperance n.] Failure to appear (before a court), non-attendance. = Non-comperans, Non- adv. prefix 1 (3). —1551 Dundee B. Ct. II 57 (8 May).
Thom Michell protestit agains Willem Moreis for costis skayth & expensis be caus of his vncomperance quhare throch he is postponit of payment of his clame
