Adjuring: meaning, definitions and examples
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adjuring
[ əˈdʒʊrɪŋ ]
legal context
Adjuring refers to the act of commanding or urging someone to do something, often with an implication of authority or seriousness. In legal contexts, it can involve a formal command to testify or to behave in a certain manner. This term is derived from a more intense form of urging, emphasizing not just a request but a serious demand with potential moral or legal weight.
Synonyms
beseeching, entreating, exhorting.
Examples of usage
- The judge was adjuring the witness to tell the truth.
- She was adjured by her conscience to make the right choice.
- The teacher adjured his students to study harder.
- The commander adjured his troops to remain vigilant.
Translations
Translations of the word "adjuring" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exigindo
🇮🇳 प्रतिज्ञा करना
🇩🇪 anfechten
🇮🇩 memohon
🇺🇦 закликати
🇵🇱 wzywając
🇯🇵 誓う
🇫🇷 exiger
🇪🇸 exigir
🇹🇷 yemin etmek
🇰🇷 맹세하다
🇸🇦 يستدعي
🇨🇿 vyžadovat
🇸🇰 nariaďovať
🇨🇳 请求
🇸🇮 zahtevati
🇮🇸 krefjast
🇰🇿 талап ету
🇬🇪 მოწვევა
🇦🇿 tələbetmək
🇲🇽 exigir
Etymology
The word 'adjure' comes from the Latin word 'adjurare', which means 'to swear to', combining 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'jurare' meaning 'to swear'. This origin reflects the term's association with solemn oaths and commands. The usage of the term has evolved, but the core notion of a strong urging or commanding remains prevalent. In early English, the word maintained its legal implications, often appearing in contexts involving oaths or serious requests. Over time, while it has retained its specialized meaning, it has also found uses in more general contexts where commanding or strong urging is required.