adjure
[uh-joo r]
verb (used with object), ad·jured, ad·jur·ing.
to charge, bind, or command earnestly and solemnly, often under oath or the threat of a penalty.
to entreat or request earnestly or solemnly.
Origin of adjure
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Contemporary Examples of adjure
With courage or common sense, or both, governors and state legislatures can adjure measures like the Arizona bill.
Historical Examples of adjure
Jeffrey had to adjure himself to keep awake to the difficulties he alone had made.
The PrisonerAlice Brown
In my ancestor's name, I adjure and remind thee of thy pledge.
ZanoniEdward Bulwer Lytton
I entreat you—I adjure you—to make this known wherever you can.
Salt WaterW. H. G. Kingston
I adjure you to hear me swear that I will have all the justice done to your memory that man can do!
Rattlin the ReeferEdward Howard
I adjure you, Caroline, to lay this clearly before our dear brother.
Evan Harrington, CompleteGeorge Meredith
adjure
verb (tr)
Word Origin for adjure
C14: from Latin adjūrāre to swear to, from ad- to + jūrāre to swear, from jūs oath
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