-(ˌ)ek,sku̇sēˈōnə̇s, -ˌskəs(h)ēˈo- noun
or beneficium dis·cus·si·o·nis -də̇ˌsku̇sēˈōnə̇s, -ˌskəs(h)ēˈō- ; or beneficium or·di·nis -ˈȯrd ə nə̇s
Etymology: beneficium excussionis from Medieval Latin, right of discussion; beneficium discussionis from Latin, right of discussion; beneficium ordinis from Late Latin, right of rank
Roman, civil, & Scots law : the right granted to a surety or cautioner to compel a creditor suing him first to sue the principal debtor — called also benefit of discussion