-də̇ˌwēsēˈōnə̇s, -də̇ˌvizhēˈō- noun
Etymology: Late Latin, right of division
Roman, civil, & Scots law : the right of a surety sued by a creditor to compel the creditor also to sue the cosureties ; also : the right of such surety to be held liable only for his proportionate share, with other solvent sureties, of the debt