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Sponsion

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The act of becoming surety for another. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    An act or engagement on behalf of a state, by an agent not specially authorized for the purpose, or by one who exceeds the limits of authority. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Latin spōnsiō, from spondēre (“to promise solemnly”).

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