Thesaurus results for ADJURATION

adjuration

noun

ˌa-jə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of adjuration

as in plea

an earnest request though he was loath to take over the family business, he couldn't refuse his ailing father's adjuration

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as in advice

an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action an adjuration to check the facts carefully before publishing the exposé on corruption in the statehouse

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Recent Examples of adjuration This has been a long half century of adjuration towards this name change. — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 23 July 2021

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Noun

His defense and the prosecution had agreed to a plea deal that would result in a fine and no probation or jail time, the attorneys said in court.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Her husband, Cailen Waddell, shared an impassioned plea for Liz’s safe return in a July 24 Facebook post.

— Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

Definition of plea

Noun

Beyond the device, Tang and Collier shared some compelling advice for spending less time on your phone starting right now.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
That trust is reinforced by a constant focus on improving governance, not solely by directives but by taking in the best advice from all stakeholders.

— Liron Zaslansky, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of advice

Noun

Building a free-flowing, attack-minded squad was the priority, but Keegan’s appeal stretched beyond the dressing room.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Few properties capture this boutique appeal quite like the Greek Revival estate Ashford Acres Inn, originally constructed in 1858.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Definition of appeal

Noun

Just over one week later, as the families continue to grieve and finalize the teens’ funeral plans, their thoughts and prayers are being sent to their friend in the hospital still fighting for his life.

— Eric Adler July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
His sisters and mother, clad in black and gold, gripped their own prayer cards.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of prayer

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