Ad`ju*ra"tion (?), n. [L. adjuratio,
fr. adjurare: cf. F. adjuration. See Adjure.]
1. The act of adjuring; a solemn charging on oath, or
under the penalty of a curse; an earnest appeal.
What an accusation could not effect, an adjuration
shall.
Bp. Hall.
2. The form of oath or appeal.
Persons who . . . made use of prayer and
adjurations.
Addison.