ˌajəˈrāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: French or Latin; French adjuration, from Latin adjuration-, adjuratio, from adjuratus (past participle of adjurare ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : a solemn charging on oath or under penalty of a curse
an adjuration by the living God
2. : an earnest or solemn urging or charging (as in command, advice, or appeal)
his father's adjuration to him to work harder