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adjuration

  (ăj'ə-rā'shən) pronunciation
n.

An earnest, solemn appeal.

adjuratory ad·jur'a·to'ry (ə-jʊr'ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj.
 
 
Law Encyclopedia: Adjuration
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A swearing; taking an oath to be truthful.

To adjure is to command solemnly, warning that penalties may be invoked.

 

A formula of exorcism by which an evil spirit is commanded, in the name of God, to do or say what the exorcist requires of him.

 
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IN BRIEF: Earnest command.

pronunciation The general spoke to his troops with adjuration.

 
WordNet: adjuration
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something


 
 

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