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Fidejussion

Fiˊde-jus′sion

,
Noun.
[L.
fidejussio
, from
fidejubere
to be surety or bail;
fides
faith +
jubere
to order: cf. F.
fidéjussion
.]
(Civil Law)
The act or state of being bound as surety for another; suretyship.

Definition 2024

fidejussion

fidejussion

English

Noun

fidejussion ‎(uncountable)

  1. (law) The act or state of being bound as surety for another; suretyship.

Etymology

From Latin fidejussio, from fidejubere ‎(“to be surety or bail”), from fides ‎(“faith”) + jubere ‎(“to order”). Compare French fidéjussion.

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