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Definition of: essoin
(i·soin′) noun
1. In English law, an excuse for non–appearance in court, or the allegation of such excuse.
2. The person so excused.
3. Obs. Excuse; delay.
—v.t. To excuse for not appearing at court. Also es·soign′. [<OF essoine, essoigne <essoignier <Med. L exsoniare <ex- out + son- iare <sonia excuse]
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