ADJURE


Meaning of ADJURE in English

v.tr. (usu. foll. by to + infin.) charge or request (a person) solemnly or earnestly, esp. under oath. adjuration n. adjuratory adj.

[ ME f. L adjurare (as AD-, jurare swear) in LL sense 'put a person to an oath' ]

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