— abjuratory , adj. — abjurer , n.
/ab joor", -jerr"/ , v.t., abjured, abjuring .
1. to renounce, repudiate, or retract, esp. with formal solemnity; recant: to abjure one's errors.
2. to renounce or give up under oath; forswear: to abjure allegiance.
3. to avoid or shun.
[ 1400-50; late ME abjurare to deny on oath, equiv. to ab- AB- + jurare to swear; see JURY 1 ]