Essoin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈsɔɪn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Essoin is a verb meaning (UK, law, transitive) To excuse for failure to appear in court.
Meaning
(UK, law, transitive) To excuse for failure to appear in court.
More Meanings
- (UK, law, obsolete) An excuse for not appearing in court at the return of process; the allegation of an excuse to the court.
- (obsolete) Excuse; exemption.
Example Sentences
I'll not essoin thee.
From euery worke he chalenged essoyne.
[W]ith Rejoinders and Replies, / Long Bills, and Anſvvers, ſtuft vvith Lies, / Demurr, Imparlance, and Eſſoign, / The Parties ne'er could Iſſue join: / For Sixteen Years the Cauſe vvas ſpun, / And then ſtood vvhere it firſt begun.
Word Forms
- essoins
- essoining
- essoined
- essoign
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include excuss, repeat, inlaw, sist, justify, parole.
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