adjuration
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ad·ju·ra·tion
(ăj'ə-rā'shən) 
n.
An earnest, solemn appeal.
adjuratory ad·jur'a·to'ry (ə-jʊr'ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj.
n.
An earnest, solemn appeal.
adjuratory ad·jur'a·to'ry (ə-jʊr'ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law:
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Adjuration
This entry contains information applicable to United States law only.
A swearing; taking an oath to be truthful.
To adjure is to command solemnly, warning that penalties may be invoked.
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adjuration
IN BRIEF: Earnest command.
The general spoke to his troops with adjuration.
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