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authority_n bind_v king_n law_n 3,290 5 5.2223 4 true
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A75367 Animadversions upon those notes which the late Observator [i.e. Henry Parker] hath published upon the seven doctrines and positions which the King by way [of] recapitulation (he saith) layes open so offensive 1642 (1642) Wing A3210A; ESTC R42645 18,763 16

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