English Explanatory Dictionary

excussion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process or proceedings whereby a creditor must proceed against a principal debtor before proceeding against a surety or subsidiary debtor.

Word forms

excussion excussions

Etymology

Latin excussus, past participle of excutere (“to shake off”).

Related words

beneficium excussionis excuss division
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