Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act for the better Observation of the Lords Day commonly called Sunday. [2] |
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Citation | 29 Cha. 2. c. 7 |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 16 April 1677 |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1969 |
Status: Repealed | |
Text of statute as originally enacted |
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