1. a solemn urging or commanding; an earnest appeal or entreaty
Usage: formal
2. a solemn charge or oath, especially one invoking a sacred name or authority
Usage: formal; religious

Examples

• The priest’s adjuration moved the congregation to tears.
• She made a solemn adjuration to her children to always tell the truth.
• His adjuration by all that was holy convinced them of his sincerity.
• The judge’s adjuration to the jury emphasized their grave responsibility.
• The mother’s adjuration to her son was filled with desperate love.
• The witness gave his testimony under adjuration to speak only the truth.