Spondere
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Anderson (1889)
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
I In the civil law. To undertake for.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
Respondent. One who makes or files an answer in a cause; a defendant. Co-respondent. A co-defendant; one of two or more respondents; in English practice, the paramour as joint-defendant in proceedings in divorce for adultery. Responsive. Containing or embodying an answer; completely answering. That an answer in equity must be " responsive " to the allegations in the bill, see Answer, 3.