Abjurer: meaning, definitions and examples
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abjurer
[ รฆbหdสสrษr ]
legal term
An abjurer is a person who renounces or disavows a belief, cause, or claim, often formally and under oath. The term is frequently used in legal contexts, where an individual might abjure allegiance to a particular faction or government. The action of abjuration signifies a serious commitment to renounce a previous stance or position. It carries a significant weight, as it often involves emotional or ideological conflict. Abjurers are often seen as taking a stand against previous affiliations or beliefs.
Synonyms
disavower, rejector, renouncer
Examples of usage
- The politician was an abjurer of his former party's ideals.
- As an abjurer, she publicly renounced her previous opinions on the matter.
- In a dramatic turn, he became an abjurer of his past convictions.
Translations
Translations of the word "abjurer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น abjurador
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคญเคฟเคเฅเคเคชเฅเคคเคฟ เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Abjurer
๐ฎ๐ฉ abjurer
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฑ'ัััะฒะฐะปัะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ abjurer
๐ฏ๐ต ๆพๆฃใใไบบ
๐ซ๐ท abjureur
๐ช๐ธ abjurador
๐น๐ท abjurer
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๊ธฐํ๋ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ุชูุตู
๐จ๐ฟ abjurer
๐ธ๐ฐ abjurer
๐จ๐ณ ๆพๅผ่
๐ธ๐ฎ abjurer
๐ฎ๐ธ abjurer
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฑะถััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฏแฃแ แแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ abjurer
๐ฒ๐ฝ abjurador
Etymology
The term 'abjurer' stems from the Latin word 'abjurare', which means 'to renounce upon oath'. It is composed of the prefix 'ab-', meaning 'away from', and 'jurare', meaning 'to swear'. The history of the word traces back to its use in legal texts where it indicated an oath taken to renounce prior claims or allegiances. Over the centuries, the concept of abjuration has evolved but remains tied to formal declarations. Traditionally, abjurers have been individuals in political or religious contexts who disturbed the realm by breaking their ties to established beliefs. During the Reformation, many were noted for abjuring the Catholic Church, which showcased the powerful implications of such a renunciation. The usage of the term has persisted, often found in legal situations where acknowledgment and disavowal carry significant repercussions.