adjuration

ad·ju·ra·tion

(ăj'ə-rā'shən) pronunciation

n.
An earnest, solemn appeal.

adjuratory ad·jur'a·to'ry (ə-jʊr'ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj.

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A swearing; taking an oath to be truthful.

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

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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.

The general spoke to his troops with adjuration.

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