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adjure Definition

ad·jure (ə jo̵or′)

transitive verb -·jured′, -·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

adjure Related Forms
ad·jur′a·to′ry (---ə tôr′ē) adjective ad·jur′er noun or ad·ju′·ror
adjure Law Definition

v

  1. To earnestly and solemnly bind, charge, or command. Frequently, persons who are adjured are placed under oath or a threat of penalty. For example, juries are adjured to consider only the evidence presented at trial as they attempt to reach a verdict in an action.
  2. To earnestly and solemnly entreat or request.
adjure Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • thus: What is your beloved more than another beloved, that you thus adjure us?