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Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
The party who makes an answer to a bill or other proceeding in chancery; or to a libel in divorce. In Civil Law. One who answers or is security for another; a fidejussor.
Dig. 2. 8. 6.