adjuration

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ad·ju·ra·tion (

-r

An earnest, solemn appeal.

ad·jura·tory (

-j

-tôr

, -t

) adj.

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Noun

adjuration - a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something

appeal, entreaty, prayer - earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm"

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adjuration

n (liter) → Beschwörung f

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