Selected quad for the lemma: justice_n
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A11870
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The duello or single combat from antiquitie deriued into this kingdome of England, with seuerall kindes, and ceremonious formes thereof from good authority described.
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Selden, John, 1584-1654.
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1610
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STC 22171; ESTC S117105
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