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abjuration

[ ˌæb.dʒʊˈreɪ.ʃən ]

Noun

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legal term

The act of renouncing or rejecting something, usually a belief, claim, or allegiance. In legal contexts, it refers to the act of giving up rights or claims.

Synonyms

rejection, renunciation, repudiation.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
abjuration	Used in formal or legal situations when someone is making a serious and formal declaration to abandon a belief or claim. The court demanded an abjuration of his former loyalty to the secret society. She signed an abjuration renouncing her previous statements.
renunciation	Utilized in both formal and informal settings to express a voluntary decision to give up something, often a belief, claim, or possession. His renunciation of worldly goods was a step towards spiritual enlightenment. The prince's renunciation of the throne shocked everyone.
rejection	Commonly used in everyday situations to describe refusing or dismissing something or someone. His application faced rejection by the university. She felt hurt by his rejection of her ideas.
repudiation	Typically used in formal language to signify a strong, often public, disapproval or refusal to accept something. The politician's repudiation of the accusations helped to restore his reputation. Their repudiation of the contract terms led to legal consequences.

Examples of usage

His abjuration of his former religion caused quite a stir in his community.
The abjuration of the throne by the monarch shocked the nation.
The abjuration of his rights to the property allowed the new owner to take possession.

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historical context

A solemn oath or declaration to renounce a belief or allegiance, especially in the context of the Inquisition.

Synonyms

declaration, oath, renunciation.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
abjuration	Used in formal or legal settings when someone formally rejects a belief, cause, or claim. The king's abjuration of his throne shocked the entire kingdom Her abjuration of her previous statements was a key moment in the trial
oath	Used primarily in legal or solemn contexts when someone makes a serious promise or commitment, often with a sense of moral or legal obligation. The witness took an oath to tell the truth in court He swore an oath of loyalty to his country
declaration	Used in general, formal, or official contexts when someone makes something known publicly or formally. The company made a public declaration of its new policies The declaration of independence was a pivotal moment in history
renunciation	Typically used in contexts involving formal or strong rejection, often of a belief, claim, or personal connection. It can have a negative connotation when indicating a severe disavowal. Her renunciation of her former religion was a deeply personal decision The politician's renunciation of his previous stance was met with criticism

Examples of usage

The accused made an abjuration of heresy in order to avoid severe punishment.
The abjuration of witchcraft was a common practice during the Salem witch trials.

Translations

Translations of the word "abjuration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abjuração

🇮🇳 त्याग

🇩🇪 Verzicht

🇮🇩 penolakan

🇺🇦 відречення

🇵🇱 zrzeczenie

🇯🇵 放棄

🇫🇷 abjuration

🇪🇸 abjuración

🇹🇷 vazgeçme

🇰🇷 포기

🇸🇦 إنكار

🇨🇿 zřeknutí se

🇸🇰 zrieknutie sa

🇨🇳 放弃

🇸🇮 odpoved

🇮🇸 afneitun

🇰🇿 бас тарту

🇬🇪 უარყოფა

🇦🇿 imtina

🇲🇽 abjuración

Etymology

The word 'abjuration' originated from the Latin word 'abjuratio', which means 'a disavowing'. It first appeared in English in the 15th century. In historical contexts, abjuration was often associated with the Inquisition, where individuals were required to renounce their beliefs or face severe consequences. Over time, the term also came to be used in legal settings to refer to the act of giving up rights or claims.