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authority_n absolute_a law_n power_n 2,756 5 5.3176 4 false
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A45145 The obligation of human laws discussed. By J.H. Humfrey, John, 1621-1719. 1671 (1671) Wing H3696; ESTC R224178 62,408 149

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