adjuration

noun

ˌa-jə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce adjuration (audio)
Definition of adjurationnext
1
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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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjuration
  1. plea
  2. advice
  3. appeal
  4. prayer
  5. petition
Noun
  • In August 2023, Bangs offered LaGrone an earlier plea agreement under which he would have been sentenced to 25 years in prison, according to a record in the district clerk’s file.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • An Eagle man charged with animal cruelty in the shooting deaths of two caged cats was ordered to serve a total of 14 days in jail after accepting a plea deal in August, according to court records.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of plea
Noun
  • Earlier this month, at least eight states sued OpenAI, with Iowa’s lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT gives dangerous medical advice, encourages paranoia and coaches people to hurt others or kill themselves.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Founded nearly a century ago, Weil Gotshal was once the marquee for bankrtupcy advice but has more recently had difficulty competing with giant law firms that can poach talent with lavish pay packages.
    — Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • While not guaranteed, the appeal is likely to be taken back up by the same three-judge appellate panel who previously heard — and rejected — the administration’s emergency request to block state officials from counting the ballots.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Nasdaq's growing appeal stems in part from revisions to its index inclusion mechanisms and listing rules implemented earlier this year.
    — , CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • Sitake winds up practice with a prayer and insists that the defense and offense shake hands after going at one another all day.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In 1697 the Massachusetts General Court ordered a day of fasting and prayer to repent for the unlawfulness of the trials.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of prayer
Noun
  • The question is going to voters because opponents gathered petition signatures forcing a referendum.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Attorneys for Pro Silver Star sent the band a cease-and-desist letter on Thursday, the filing states, and a copy of the petition for the restraining order and injunction on Friday.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of petition

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