fidejussion

noun fi·de·jus·sion \ ˌfīdēˈjəshən \

Definition of fidejussion

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

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fidejussionary

\-shəˌnerē\ adjective

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Origin and Etymology of fidejussion

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