Category:Sponsion

Spon"sion, n. Etym: [l. sonsio, fr. spondere, sponsum, to promise Solemnly.]

1. The act of becoming surety for another.

2. (internat. Law)

Defn: 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.