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There is nothing more unfair in controversy than permitting writers, wearing a mask, to attack or make replies to those who give their names—being thereby enabled to be accusative or imputative without responsibility.

From Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 1 (of 2) by Holyoake, George Jacob

Therefore he went to heaven by virtue of an imputative righteousness; for this is one of our steps thither.

From The Riches of Bunyan Selected from His Works by Bunyan, John

Therefore he went to heaven by virtue of an imputative righteousness.

From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 by Bunyan, John

Podge was sure he was suspicious the next night when she read on his tablets the rather imputative remark, "Is there anything demoralizing in teaching public schools?"

From Bohemian Days Three American Tales by Townsend, George Alfred