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Word of the Day Saturday, August 21, 2027

abjure

/æbˈdʒʊər/ verb · British & US
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What does abjure mean?

verb

To renounce or disavow a claim, right, or allegiance, especially under oath. To give up or abandon something, such as a habit or a course of action.

Example

"The politician was forced to abjure his previous stance on the issue after new evidence came to light."

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