abjure a claim — v. give up a claim … English contemporary dictionary
abjure — ► VERB formal ▪ swear to give up (a belief or claim). DERIVATIVES abjuration noun. ORIGIN Latin abjurare, from jurare swear … English terms dictionary
abjure — [əb dʒʊə, əb dʒɔ:] verb formal solemnly renounce (a belief or claim). Phrases abjure the realm historical swear an oath to leave a country forever. Derivatives abjuration noun Origin ME: from L. abjurare, from ab away + ju … English new terms dictionary
abjure — v.tr. 1 renounce on oath (an opinion, cause, claim, etc.). 2 swear perpetual absence from (one s country etc.). Derivatives: abjuration n. Etymology: L abjurare (as AB , jurare swear) … Useful english dictionary
Paschal II — Pope Paschal II † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Pope Paschal II (RAINERIUS). Succeeded Urban II, and reigned from 13 Aug., 1099, till he died at Rome, 21 Jan., 1118. Born in central Italy, he was received at an early age as a monk in… … Catholic encyclopedia
Pope Paschal II — Pope Paschal II † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Pope Paschal II (RAINERIUS). Succeeded Urban II, and reigned from 13 Aug., 1099, till he died at Rome, 21 Jan., 1118. Born in central Italy, he was received at an early age as a monk in… … Catholic encyclopedia
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abjuration — abjure ► VERB formal ▪ swear to give up (a belief or claim). DERIVATIVES abjuration noun. ORIGIN Latin abjurare, from jurare swear … English terms dictionary
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ab|jur´or — ab|jure «ab JUR», transitive verb, jured, jur|ing. 1. to swear to give up; reject solemnly, formally, or on oath; renounce: »to abjure power, allegiance, or a claim or claimant. An alien must abjure his foreign citizenship before he can become an … Useful english dictionary