Adjuration: meaning, definitions and examples

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adjuration

 

[ ษ™dส’สŠษ™หˆreษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal request

An adjuration is a solemn and earnest request or command, often made under a sense of obligation or sincerity. This term is typically used in formal or religious contexts, where an individual implores or entreats someone else to act according to a certain principle or directive. The act of adjuring may involve invoking a higher authority, emphasizing the seriousness of the request. In legal contexts, adjuration may refer to the act of swearing an oath before giving testimony.

Synonyms

appeal, entreaty, plea, supplication.

Examples of usage

  • The witness made an adjuration to tell the truth.
  • Her adjuration for peace resonated among the crowd.
  • He issued an adjuration to his followers to remain steadfast.
  • The priest's adjuration urged the congregation to reflect on their actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "adjuration" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exortaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคชเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sumpah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปัั‚ะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przysiฤ™ga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช“ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ juramento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yemin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ์•ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsaha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญsaha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ช“่จ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prisega

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eiรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‚ า›ะฐะฑั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ and iรงmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ juramento

Etymology

The word 'adjuration' originates from the Latin term 'adjurationem,' which is derived from 'adjurare,' meaning 'to solemnly swear' or 'to entreat.' The 'ad-' prefix means 'to' or 'toward,' and 'jurare' translates to 'to swear.' This compound reflects the dual notion of invoking something greater and the action of swearing an oath, which adds a layer of seriousness and gravity to the requests made. Over time, the term evolved in the English language to emphasize formal and heartfelt requests that carry significant weight. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, particularly in legal and religious spheres, where the act of adjuration underscores the importance of truthfulness and duty.