Associations to the word «Abjuration»

Wiktionary

ABJURATION, noun. A solemn recantation or renunciation on oath; as, an abjuration of heresy. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABJURATION, noun. A repudiation on oath of a religious or political principle. [Mid 17th century.]
ABJURATION, noun. The act of abjuring.
ABJURATION OATH, noun. Alternative form of Oath of Abjuration
ABJURATION OATHS, noun. Plural of abjuration oath
ABJURATION OF THE REALM, noun. A solemn oath to leave and never return to the kingdom or realm.

Dictionary definition

ABJURATION, noun. A disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley