fidejussion

noun

fi·​de·​jus·​sion

ˌfīdēˈjəshən

plural -s

1

: the contract of guaranty or suretyship under Roman and civil law made by stipulation accessory to an existing contract compare intercession

2

: the contract or obligation (as under Scots law) of guaranty or suretyship

fidejussionary

-shəˌnerē

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin fidejussion-, fidejussio, from fidejussus (past participle of fidejubēre to give surety, from Latin fide —ablative of fides—+ jubēre to order) + Latin -ion-, -io -ion

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