Sponsion

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Sponsion \Spon"sion\ (-sh[u^]n), n. [L. sponsio, fr. spondere,
     sponsum, to promise solemnly.]
     1. The act of becoming surety for another.
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     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.
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