obtemper
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obtemper
(ɒbˈtɛmpə)vb
(Law) Scots law to comply (with). Also (obsolete): obtemperate
[C15: from Latin obtemperāre to obey, from ob- towards + temperāre to temper]
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obtemper
Past participle: obtempered
Gerund: obtempering
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