v. Obs. [f. L. temerāt-, ppl. stem of temerāre, f. temere rashly; as if to treat presumptuously or irreverently.] trans. To violate or break (a promise, bond, etc.); to profane.
1635. Sir S. D’Ewes, Autobiog. (1845), II. 131. They have temerated the oath they had taken.
1637. Bastwick, Litany, II. 23. To say nothing of my owne experience, as I am a Physitian,… because I will not in any thing temerate our function.
1654. H. L’Estrange, Chas. I. (1655), 57. The French King returned answer that the Rochellers had first temerated and slighted their Faith with him.
