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Excuss

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(obsolete) To shake off..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (obsolete) To shake off.
  2. (obsolete, transitive) To examine (a document).
  3. (obsolete, transitive) To decipher.
  4. (transitive, law) To seize and detain by law.
  5. (law) To proceed against a principal debtor where there are either joint debtors or debtors and sureties.

Example Sentences

The surety claimed relief in terms of the beneficium excussionis, thus obliging the creditor to excuss against the principal debtor.

Synonyms for excuss

Antonyms for excuss

Related Words

exemptwaiverexemptiondisclaimerdischargedispensationderogationkickoutletjunkyarddumplandfilldumpsterexemptingforshakeshake offshakeget offdiscussrase

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What does excuss mean?

Excuss means (obsolete) To shake off..

What is a synonym for excuss?

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What is the opposite of excuss?

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How do you use excuss in a sentence?

The surety claimed relief in terms of the beneficium excussionis, thus obliging the creditor to excuss against the principal debtor.

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