adjuration
pronunciation
How to pronounce adjuration in British English:
UK [ˌædʒʊə'reɪʃən]
How to pronounce adjuration in American English:
US [ˌædʒʊ'reɪʃən]
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- Noun:
- a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
Word Origin
- adjuration (n.)
- late 14c., "exorcism," from Late Latin adjurationem (nominative adjuratio) "a swearing to," noun of action from past participle stem of adjurare (see adjure). Originally a term in exorcism (with conjuration). General sense is from 17c.
Example
- 1. Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul ; he hears the adjuration and utters nothing .
- 2. Expel through adjuration or prayers ; of evil spirits ; in certain religions .
- 3. And if anyone sins in that he hears the voice of adjuration when he is a witness , whether he has seen or known about a matter , if he does not utter it , then he shall bear his iniquity .