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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Authoritie, n. Also: authorite, -ytie. [Later var. of Auctorité and Autorité, corresp. to e.m.E. authorité, -itie.] Authority.1558 Q. Kennedy Tractive 115 (havand authoritie to interprete Scripturis). 1562-3 Winȝet I. 28/16 (quhat Scripture hes he or vther authoritie). c1568 Lauder Minor P. iv. 19 (beasts ar in authorytie). a1585 Maitl. Q. vi. 50 (obedience to the authoritie). 1588 Cath. Tr. 202/2 (be the authorite of pape Gregore 13).
