2. answer to inquiry put to higher authority: hence, sanction, “κατὰ τὸ ἐ. τῶν Ἀρεοπαγιτῶν” SIG 856.6 (ii A.D.), cf. 1008.4 (iii A.D.).
3. = Lat. stipulatio, PCair. Preis.1.16 (ii A.D.), Cod.Just.8.10.12.3 (pl.): hence prob., pledge, “συνειδήσεως ἀγαθῆς ἐ. εἰς θεόν” 1 Ep.Pet.3.21.