Meaning abjuration
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abjuration"solemn renunciation," mid-15c., originally of heresy or idolatry, later of renunciations of oaths generally, from Latin abiurationem (nominative abiuratio) "a denying on oath," no [..]
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abjurationA renunciation, under oath, of heresy to the Christian faith, made by a Christian wishing to be reconciled with the church. (MEDIEV-L. Medieval Terms)
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abjurationAbjuration is solemn repudiation, denial, abandonment, or renunciation by or upon oath. It is often the renunciation of citizenship or some other right or privilege. In common religious language this [..]
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abjuration(n) a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
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abjurationWhen a problem within a caste or Clan can be resolved by no other process, the troublesome element may be ejected from Clan society through a Trial of Abjuration. The target of the ritual is stripped [..]
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abjuration
A solemn recantation or renunciation on oath; as, an abjuration of heresy.la|abi?r?ti?||forswearing, abjuration.
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