A solemn or emphatic command or request, often made under oath or with religious authority; a serious plea.
From Latin 'adjuratio,' from 'adjurare' (to swear to), combining 'ad-' (to) and 'jurare' (to swear). The word entered English in the 13th century from legal and religious contexts.
When someone makes an 'adjuration,' they're not just asking—they're demanding something with sacred or solemn authority behind it. In the Bible and old literature, adjurations are serious business, often invoking God's name or power.
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