adjuration

Meanings

• Noun

  An earnest and solemn request or entreaty, often made with a raised hand and repeated three times.

  - "He made an adjuration to the gods for victory in battle."
  - "She took an adjuration never to reveal the secret."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adjuration
adjournment , adjournmentment , adjournmentmental

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Variants

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adjuration , adjurations , adjuratory

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Etymology

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From Old French adjuracion, from adjurer, to swear solemnly, from ad- 'to' + jurare 'to swear'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'adjuration' comes from the Latin word 'jurare', which means 'to swear'.

2. In some legal systems, an adjuration is a formal sworn statement made before a court.

3. In medieval Europe, adjurations were often used in magical rituals to summon spirits or to protect against evil.

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Related Concepts

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1. oath: An adjuration is a type of oath, but not all oaths are adjurations. An oath is a promise made to a deity or to oneself, while an adjuration is a specific type of oath that involves a solemn and earnest request or entreaty.

2. invocation: An adjuration can also be seen as a type of invocation, as it involves calling upon a deity or higher power to grant a request or blessing.

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Culture

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In literature and art, adjuration is often depicted as a powerful and dramatic act, used to convey a sense of urgency or desperation. It can be found in various religious and mythological contexts, as well as in legal and ceremonial settings.

How to Memorize "adjuration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself making an adjuration, with a raised hand and a serious expression. Visualize the context in which the adjuration is being made, such as a temple or a courtroom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'adjuration' with words like 'entreaty', 'request', and 'solemn promise'. Try to remember the definition and the contexts in which it is used.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym A-J-U-R-A-T-I-O-N to remember the definition: 'An earnest and solemn request or entreaty'.

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