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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Sponsion

/(-shŭn)/ · Spon·sion · IPA
01 n. The act of becoming surety for another.
  1. 1.
    The act of becoming surety for another.
  2. 2.
    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.(Internat. Law)