To solemnly renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim; to formally give up or abandon something previously held. Often involves a public or official declaration.
From Latin 'abjurare', combining 'ab-' (away) and 'jurare' (to swear). It literally means 'to swear away' from something, emphasizing the formal, oath-like nature of the renunciation.
Think 'ab-JURY' - like swearing away from something in front of a jury! You're making a formal oath to abandon your previous position.
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