noun
abjuration
Abjuration (noun) means a formal statement, made under oath, giving up a belief such as a religious one.
noun
1
A formal statement, made under oath, giving up a belief such as a religious one.
2
A sworn rejection of a religious or political belief.
3
The act of formally giving up a belief or claim under oath.
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Etymology
First recorded around 1439. From Middle English abjuracioun, from Latin abiūrātiō ("forswearing, abjuration"), made up of ab ("from, away from") and iūrō ("swear or take an oath"), from iūs ("law, right, duty"). Compare French abjuration.
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Rhymes for abjuration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
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elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of abjuration?
"abjuration" (noun) means a formal statement, made under oath, giving up a belief such as a religious one.
What is another word for abjuration?
Other words for "abjuration" include recantation, retraction.
What are the different meanings of abjuration?
"abjuration" has 3 main meanings: 1. A formal statement, made under oath, giving up a belief such as a religious one; 2. A sworn rejection of a religious or political belief; 3. The act of formally giving up a belief or claim under oath.
