ADJURE


Meaning of ADJURE in English

[ ə'dʒʊə , ə'dʒɔ: ]

■ verb formal solemnly urge (someone) to do something.

Derivatives

adjuration noun

adjuratory -rət(ə)ri adjective

Origin

ME: from L. adjurare , from ad- 'to' + jurare 'swear'.

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