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1》 (in the UK) an act in force between 1673 and 1828 that made an oath of allegiance to the Church of England a condition of eligibility for public office.
2》 (in the UK) an act of 1871 relaxing restrictions on university entrance.
■ noun
1》 (in the UK) an act in force between 1673 and 1828 that made an oath of allegiance to the Church of England a condition of eligibility for public office.
2》 (in the UK) an act of 1871 relaxing restrictions on university entrance.
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004