† temeˈrarity Sc. Law. Obs.
[f. L. temerāri-us: see next and -ity.]
Reprehensible or culpable heedlessness or negligence.
| 1475 Sc. Acts Jas. III (1814) II. 112/1 Gif it be fundin þ{supt} þe first assise acqwite þe trespassour be temerarite,..sa mony as beis conuict of þ{supt} temerarite to be punist eftir þe forme of þe auld law. 1499 Reg. Privy Seal Scotl. I. 62 Schir William Dowy..of wilfull temerarite perseverand in his said baratry. |