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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1711-1754
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SUBSTITUTION, n. Sc. usage: a writ or deed appointing a substitute or deputy.Lnk. 1711 Minutes J.P.s (S.H.S.) 121:
A substitution made and granted by Mr. Archbald Hamilton of Dalserf, advocat, Shirreff dept. of Lanark, nominating and apointing the said William Lockhart, his substitute for the bounds of the overward of the shyre.Sc. 1754 Erskine Principles i. iv. § 7:
Sheriffs and stewarts-depute have a power to name a substitute or substitutes within such a particular district as shall be mentioned in the substitution.
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