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. [ 1913 Webster ]

What an accusation could not effect, an adjuration shall. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The form of oath or appeal. [ 1913 Webster ]

Persons who . . . made use of prayer and adjurations. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]