abjurement
|ab-jure-ment|
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/əbˈdʒʊrmənt/
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/əbˈdʒʊəmənt/
(abjure)
formal renunciation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abjure' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abjurare,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'jurare' meant 'to swear.'
Historical Evolution
'abjurare' transformed into the Old French word 'abjurer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abjure' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to swear away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to renounce or reject formally.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of renouncing or rejecting something formally.
His abjurement of his former beliefs was unexpected.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 20:36