Definitions
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- noun Scotland, law, historical The
casualty oradvantage which formerly fell to thesuperior when theheir of adeceased vassal failed torenew theinvestiture , the superior being then entitled to therent of thefeu .
Etymologies
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Examples
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"They're my grandfather and father," Charles answered, and the response was: "Well, then you're on the nonentry list."
Honor Thy Family 2007
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We cannot afford to sit back and wait to see how we are going to be affected by the U.S. Trade Expansion Act or by Britain's entry or nonentry into the Common Market.
Expanding TradeThe Positive Approach to Economic Growth 1963
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I so love Heather’s nonentry-related comment and love her for writing it.
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