adjunction (ajungkshon)

[L. adjunctio (n-), junctivus, that is is joined, adjunct us, pp.: see adjunct.] I. a. Joining; having the quality of joining. II. n. One who or that which is joined. adjunctively (a-jungk'tiv-li), adv . In an adjunctive manner; as an adjunct. adjunctly (aj'ungkt-li), adv. In connection with; by way of addition or adjunct; as an adjunct. ad jura reg is (ad jö'rä rējis). [L., to the rights of the the king: ad, to to; jura, acc. pl. of jus (jur-), right; reg is, gen. of rex ( reg- ), king.] An old English writ to enforce a presentation by the king to a living, against one who sought adjuration (aj-ö-ra's hon), n. [L. adjuratio (n-), eject the clerk presented. or question. IMG:content-0270.png:[blocks in formation] To restrain the significance too much, or too much to enlarge it, would make the adjuration either not so weighty or not so pertinent. Milton , Reason of Church Gov., i. adjuratory (a-jöʻra-to-ri), a. [ adjurato rius , adjurator , one who adjures, adjurare : see adjure .] Pertaining to or containing adjuration; of the nature of an adjuration: as, an adjuratory appeal. adjure (a-jör'), v. t.; pret. and pp. adjured, ppr. adjuring. [ Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the Lord, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho. Josh. vi. 26. 2. To swear by: as, to adjure the holy name of God. [Rare.]=Syn. 1. To conjure, implore, enjoin, pray, beg, entreat, beseech, supplicate.