Adjure

Origin

From Latin adiūrō ("beg earnestly"), from ad- ("near, at; towards, to")' + iūrō ("swear by oath").

Full definition of adjure

Verb

1. To issue a formal command, especially in a legal context.Someone adjured the editor to cease posting silly articles.
2. To earnestly appeal or advise.Party members are adjured to promote awareness of this problem.

Related terms

• adjuration
• adjuratory