Adjuror

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒʊərər/

Definitions of adjuror

noun a person who takes an oath or makes a solemn declaration

Example Sentences

A1 The adjuror in the courtroom asked the witness to swear to tell the truth.

A2 The adjuror carefully listened to the evidence presented during the trial.

B1 The adjuror played a crucial role in ensuring a fair trial for the defendant.

B2 The adjuror deliberated with the other jury members before reaching a verdict.

C1 The adjuror's experience in legal matters made them a valuable asset during the trial.

C2 The adjuror's impartiality and attention to detail were evident throughout the proceedings.

Examples of adjuror in a Sentence

formal The adjuror solemnly swore to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in court.

informal The adjuror was asked to take an oath before testifying in the trial.

slang The adjuror had to swear on the Bible before giving their testimony.

figurative As an adjuror of the community, he felt a sense of duty to speak out against injustice.

Grammatical Forms of adjuror

• past tense: adjured
• plural: adjurors
• comparative: more adjuror
• superlative: most adjuror
• present tense: adjure
• future tense: will adjure
• perfect tense: have adjured
• continuous tense: is adjuring
• singular: adjuror
• positive degree: adjuror
• infinitive: adjure
• gerund: adjuring
• participle: adjuring

Origin and Evolution of adjuror

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adjuror' originated from Latin, specifically from the verb 'adjurare' meaning to swear by, invoke, or bind with an oath.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'adjuror' evolved to refer to someone who solemnly swears or binds themselves by oath, typically in a legal or religious context.