Excussion Definition
noun
The process or proceedings whereby a creditor must proceed against a principal debtor before proceeding against a surety or subsidiary debtor.
My Lord, there has been excussion against the principal debtor, who has no assets. The creditor is therefore proceeding against the surety.
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Noun
Singular:
excussion
Plural:
excussionsOrigin of Excussion
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Latin excussus (past participle of excutere (“to shake off”)).
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