adjuration
Noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:He made a solemn adjuration to the jury to see the evidence.
Definition:a serious and formal appeal or entreaty.
From solemn adjuration
Example:Witnesses are sworn to tell the truth and not to commit perjury.
Definition:the act of lying under oath, hence a form of adjuration used as a negative protection.
From perjury (in negative form)
Example:In some religious traditions, a holy adjuration is believed to carry divine authority and protection.
Definition:an adjuration that is considered protected or divinely inspired.
From holy adjuration
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