Main Entry: ad·jure

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈju̇r\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): ad·jured; ad·jur·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin adjurare, from ad- + jurare to swear — more at jury

Date: 14th century

1 : to command solemnly under or as if under oath or penalty of a curse
2 : to urge or advise earnestly

synonyms see beg