ˌfīdēˈjəshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin fidejussion-, fidejussio, from fidejussus (past participle of fidejubēre to give surety, from Latin fide — abl. of fides — + jubēre to order) + Latin -ion-, -io -ion — more at jussive
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
• fi·de·jus·sion·ary -shəˌnerē adjective