sponsion

English

Etymology

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

Noun

sponsion (countable and uncountable, plural sponsions)

  1. The act of becoming surety for another.
  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.

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