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cause_n governor_n person_n supreme_a 2,525 5 8.8734 4 true
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A46764 The title of an usurper after a thorough settlement examined in answer to Dr. Sherlock's Case of the allegiance due to sovereign powers, &c. Jenkin, Robert, 1656-1727. 1690 (1690) Wing J573; ESTC R4043 113,718 92

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