'Sponsion' definitions:
Definition of 'Sponsion'
From: GCIDE
- Sponsion \Spon"sion\ (-sh[u^]n), n. [L. sponsio, fr. spondere, sponsum, to promise solemnly.]
- 1. The act of becoming surety for another. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Internat. Law) 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]