Es·soin or Es·soign , n.
1. Eng. Law An excuse for not appearing in court at the return of process; the allegation of an excuse to the court.
2. Excuse; exemption. [Obs.]
From every work he challenged essoin. --Spenser.
Essoin day Eng. Law, the first general return day of the term, on which the court sits to receive essoins.
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