outwith

British

/ ˌaʊtˈwɪθ /

preposition

outside; beyond

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All three have come from outwith the traditional confines of the sport they now run.

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Lead planning officer Barry Fotheringham said: "The proposals justify a clear requirement for a large rural site located outwith any settlement and there are demonstrable economic and social benefits, not just to the Scottish Borders region but to Scotland as a whole."

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But he added that there was still capacity for more visitors outwith the festivals in August.

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Transport Scotland said the latest delay was "disappointing" but had been caused by global issues "outwith the yard's control".

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That defeat followed one in the Supreme Court, which meant the levers which could trigger independence seem largely outwith the first minister's hands.

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