Selected quad for the lemma: law_n
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B02127
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By the King. A proclamation to restrain the spreading of false news, and licentious talking of matters of state and government.
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England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.
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1672
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Wing C3582; ESTC R171284
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