abjurer

French

verb
Definitions
  • (ambitransitive) To renounce or abandon solemnly; to abjure.
  • (ambitransitive) To formally renounce one's religious belief; to apostatise.
  • (obsolete) To reject by oath someone's authority.

Etymology

Prefix from French jurer.

Origin

French

jurer

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