adjuration

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

From Latin adiuratio

adjuration (countable and uncountable, plural adjurations)

1. A grave warning.
   • 1855-1857, Charles Dickens, Little Dorrit

     The visitor, observing that she held the door on the inside, and that, when the uncle tried to open it, there was a sharp adjuration of 'Don't, stupid!' and an appearance of loose stocking and flannel, concluded that the young lady was in an undress.

2. A solemn oath.

• adjure

From Latin adiuratio

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adjuration f (plural adjurations)

1. adjuration