essoin
Advanced (C1/C2)
IPA: /ɪˈsɔɪn/
KK: /ɪˈsɔɪn/
noun
Definition
A reason given to a court for not being present at a scheduled time, often used in legal contexts.
Example
The lawyer submitted an essoin to explain why his client could not attend the hearing.
Conversation
Did you hear about Mark's essoin for missing court yesterday?
Yeah, I heard he had a good excuse, though.
I wonder if it will actually be accepted by the judge.
Hopefully, or he might be in serious trouble!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
excuse
justification
exemption
Antonyms
obligation
requirement
duty
transitive verb
Definition
To provide a valid reason for not being present in a legal setting, such as a court.
Example
The lawyer filed an essoin to explain his client's absence from the hearing.
Tense Forms
Past: essoigned
Past Participle: essoigned
Conversation
Did you hear that Mark had to essoin himself from court yesterday?
Yeah, I heard he was feeling really sick.
It's a good thing he got a chance to essoin instead of facing penalties.
Root Explanation
Essoin originates from Old French 'essoin' (meaning an excuse or a reason for absence). It refers to a formal excuse for not attending a court or meeting.
Memory Tip
Think of 'essoin' as a formal excuse for being absent, which helps you remember that it means a reason for not attending.
Visually Confused Words
messin
lesson