Essonium
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
exonium, exonia, cuse for not appearing general. of mutual promise between a man and a other. law. A name or title of dignity next below knight; a title of office given to sherbarristers at law, justices of the peace, and attendant, who waited on him in time of war, armor. exartuin, 1. 1.
In old English law. Woodby uprooting the trees, and removing the
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Exonium, Exonia, Sonium. L. Lat.
In old English law and practice. An essoin; an excuse for not appearing in court. Spelman. Bract, lib. 5, tract. 2, De Essoniis. 2 Inst. 125. See Essoin. An excuse or reason, in general. Spelman.