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adjuration

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ad·ju·ra·tion  (j-rshn)
n.
An earnest, solemn appeal.
ad·jura·tory (-jr-tôr, -tr) adj.
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Noun1.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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With this hurried adjuration, he cocked his blunderbuss, and stood on the offensive.
A Tale Of Two Cities by Dickens, Charles View in context
This unique adjuration came from the lips of a queer little man perched upon a wagonful of firewood, behind a brace of oxen that were hauling it easily along with a simulation of mighty effort which had evidently not imposed on their lord and master.
Can Such Things Be? by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
said Mr Swiveller, finding that his former adjuration had been productive of no effect.
The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens, Charles View in context
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