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adjure definition

ad·jure (ə jo̵or)

transitive verb adjured -·jured′, adjuring -·jur′·ing

  1. to command or charge solemnly, often under oath or penalty
  2. to entreat solemnly; appeal to earnestly

Etymology: ME adjuren < L adjurare < ad-, to + jurare: see jury

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