Definition of ABJURATION

abjuration

Meanings

Plural: abjurations

Noun

  • a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
  • A solemn recantation or renunciation on oath; as, an abjuration of heresy.
  • A repudiation on oath of a religious or political principle.
  • The act of abjuring.

Origin / Etymology

First attested around 1439. From Middle English abjuracioun, from Latin abiūrātiō (“forswearing, abjuration”), from ab (“from, away from”) + iūrō (“swear or take an oath”), from iūs (“law, right, duty”). Compare French abjuration.

Scrabble Score: 19

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Words With Friends Score: 24

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