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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unpronuncit, p.p. [17th c. Eng. vnpronounced (1611); Pronunc(e v.1] Of a judgment in a case at law: Not given or declared. —1496–7 Acta Conc. II 53 n.
Fra this yond unpronuncit —1532 Acta Conc. & Sess. (St. S.) 23.
[Above decreet to continue] unpronuncit [till both parties compear and show their rights in the matter] —1586 Bk. Univ. Kirk 298.
We hold the said proces and sentence as unled, undecydit or pronuncit