Dictionary entry

Adjuration

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Ad′ju‐ra″tion (�), n. [L. adjuratio, fr. adjurare: cf. F. adjuration. See Adjure.] 1. The act of adjuring; a solemn charging on oath, or under the penalty of a curse; an earnest appeal.

What an accusation could not effect, an adjuration shall.

Bp. Hall.

2. The form of oath or appeal.

Persons who... made use of prayer and adjurations.

Addison.