noun
- formal promises or pledges, especially those made on behalf of another person or entity
Usage: formal; legal
Examples
- The ambassador’s sponsions were not binding on the government.
- The treaty required formal sponsions from both parties.
- His sponsions on behalf of the company proved problematic.
- The court questioned the validity of the sponsions made.
- Without proper authority, her sponsions were meaningless.
- The sponsions were later repudiated by the principal.