abjuration

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Noun abjuration has 1 sense

retraction, abjuration, recantation - a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
--₁ is a kind of disavowal, disclaimer
--₁ has particulars: withdrawal, backdown, climb-down
Derived form: verb abjure₁

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Abjuration

Noun

1. The act of renouncing or giving up formally.

Example sentence: After years of practicing magic, the sorcerer made an abjuration of his powers to live a normal life.

Noun

2. A solemn oath to give up or renounce certain beliefs or principles.

Example sentence: The king asked his subjects to swear an abjuration of allegiance to his rival.

Noun

3. In medieval law, a solemn declaration made by an accused person to defend themselves by means of an oath.

Example sentence: The accused knight made an abjuration in front of the jury, swearing his innocence.

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