sponsion

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: spon=sion

CIDE DICTIONARY

sponsion, n. [L. sponsio, fr. spondere, sponsum, to promise solemnly.].

•  The act of becoming surety for another.  [1913 Webster]
•  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.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

sponsion, n.
1 being a surety for another.
2 a pledge or promise made on behalf of the State by an agent not authorized to do so.

Etymology

L sponsio f. spondere spons- promise solemnly

ROGET THESAURUS

sponsion

Security

N security, guaranty, guarantee, gage, warranty, bond, tie, pledge, plight, mortgage, collateral, debenture, hypothecation, bill of sale, lien, pawn, pignoration, real security, vadium, stake, deposit, earnest, handsel, caution, promissory note, bill, bill of exchange, I, O, U, personal security, covenant, specialty, parole, acceptance, indorsement, signature, execution, stamp, seal, sponsor, cosponsor, sponsion, sponsorship, surety, bail, mainpernor, hostage, godchild, godfather, godmother, recognizance, deed of indemnity, covenant of indemnity, authentication, verification, warrant, certificate, voucher, docket, doquet, record, probate, attested copy, receipt, acquittance, quittance, discharge, release, muniment, title deed, instrument, deed, deed poll, assurance, indenture, charter, charter poll, paper, parchment, settlement, will, testament, last will and testament, codicil, bonis avibus, gone where the woodbine twineth.