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 Definitions of adjure  [əˈdʒʊər]  

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Definition of 'adjure' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) adjure
to charge, bind, or command earnestly and solemnly, often under oath or the threat of a penalty.

2.  adjure
to entreat or request earnestly or solemnly.

Etymology:  (1350–1400; ME < L adjūrāre. See ad -, jury1)

Definition of 'adjure' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) bid, beseech, entreat, adjure, press, conjure
ask for or request earnestly
"The prophet bid all people to become good persons"

2. (verb) adjure
command solemnly


Definition of 'adjure' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) adjure
to charge, bind, or command, solemnly, as if under oath, or under the penalty of a curse; to appeal to in the most solemn or impressive manner; to entreat earnestly



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