əˈju̇(ə)r, -u̇ə transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English adjuren, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French ajurer, from Latin adjurare, from ad- + jurare to swear — more at jury
1. obsolete : to put on oath : induce by the penalty of a curse
2. : to charge or command solemnly as if under oath or penalty of a curse
adjuring him by his belief in God to tell the truth
3. : to entreat or advise earnestly : charge
these columns are adjured to have some bearing on literary matters — Saturday Review
Synonyms: see beg