Adjure
/əˈdʒʊr/noun
To solemnly urge or command someone to do something.
Did you know?The root of 'adjure' connects to the Latin 'jurare', meaning 'to swear', revealing its ties to ancient oaths and binding promises, often invoking divine witness.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
adiurare
“To swear to or call upon as witness.”
Old French
Old French
ajurer
“To entreat or summon by an oath.”
Middle English
Middle English
adjuren
“To call upon solemnly, often in a legal or religious context.”
Modern English
Modern English
adjure
“To command or urge solemnly, especially in a legal or moral sense.”
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