adjuration

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English

Etymology

From Latin adiuratio.

Pronunciation

Noun

adjuration (countable and uncountable, plural adjurations)

  1. 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.
  2. A solemn oath.

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin adiūrātiōnem.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.dʒy.ʁa.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

adjuration f (plural adjurations)

  1. adjuration

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