Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

excussion

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ex-cus-sion
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"There has been excussion against the principal debtor, who has no assets. The creditor is therefore proceeding against the surety."

Etymology

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

Usage

Inflected Forms

excussions (plural)

Phrases

beneficium excussionis

Frequently Paired Words

beneficium excussionis excuss division

Questions

What does excussion mean?: The process or proceedings whereby a creditor must proceed against a principal debtor before proceeding against a surety or subsidiary debtor.
Where does excussion come from?: Latin excussus, past participle of excutere (“to shake off”).

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