Adjuration: alternatives and connections

The act of abjuring or forswearing; a renunciation upon oath; as, abjuration of the realm, a sworn banishment, an oath taken to leave…

A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate.

Confirmation of anything established; ratification; as, the affirmation of a law.

The infliction of a penalty at the discretion of the court; also, a mulct or penalty thus imposed. It differs from a fine,in that the…

An earnest; earnest money; money paid to bind a bargain.

A violent gust of wind.

To command or request to come or be present; to summon; as, to call a servant.

The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner; the act of binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration.

One who rejects of renounces upon oath; one who swears a false oath.

The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon any one; a prayer that a curse or calamity may fall on any one; a curse.

The act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty; reimbursement of loss, damage, or penalt…

The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; esp., prayer offered to…

A fine or penalty, esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty.

To cast off; to molt.

A solemn affirmation or declaration, made with a reverent appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed.

To make penal.

To cause to violate an oath or a vow; to cause to make oath knowingly to what is untrue; to make guilty of perjury; to forswear; to co…

To affirm in a public or formal manner; to bear witness; to declare solemnly; to avow.