ADJURE


Meaning of ADJURE in English

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

Derivatives:

adjuration n. adjuratory adj.

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

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.