Cocautioner

/koʊˈɔːʃənər/ noun

Definition

A person who cautions or warns together with another; a joint cautioner.

Etymology

From co- + cautioner (one who cautions); follows legal and business terminology patterns for shared responsibility.

Kelly Says

In historical legal documents, cocautioners appear when multiple people were responsible for ensuring someone kept the peace—shared blame meant shared liability.

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