prestate

transitive verb

pre·​state

prēˈstāt

1

Roman & civil law : perform : furnish pursuant to an obligation : undertake

2

Roman & civil law : guarantee, indemnify

3

Roman & civil law : to support by oath

Word History

Etymology

Latin praestatus, past participle of praestare to be responsible for, perform, pay, give

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