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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unovertaken, p.p. [17th c. Eng. vn-ouertaken (1629); Overtak v. 1 c.] Not dealt with. —1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. 314.
For iniquitie aboundeth so, and there are so many confusions left unovertaken by the magistrate
