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.
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