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English
Etymology
From Latin adiuratio.
Pronunciation
Noun
adjuration (countable and uncountable, plural adjurations)
- A grave warning.
1855 December – 1857 June, Charles Dickens, Little Dorrit, London: Bradbury and Evans, , published 1857, →OCLC:The visitor, observing that she held the door on the inside, and that, when the uncle tried to open it, there was a sharp adjuration of 'Don't, stupid!' and an appearance of loose stocking and flannel, concluded that the young lady was in an undress.
- A solemn oath.
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French
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin adiūrātiōnem.
Pronunciation
Noun
adjuration f (plural adjurations)
- adjuration
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