Pronunciation: [ɐbd͡ʒjˈʊ͡əɹɪŋ] (IPA) 
Abjuring is a verb that means to renounce or reject something formally. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /əbˈdʒʊərɪŋ/. The word starts with a weak vowel schwa /ə/ followed by the consonant cluster /bʤ/. It is pronounced as "ab-jur-ing". The "u" in "jur" sounds like the "u" in "huge". The second syllable has a short "u" sound /ʊ/ followed by an "r" sound /r/, and the suffix "-ing" is pronounced as /ɪŋ/.
Abjuring, as a verb, refers to the act of renouncing or formally giving up a belief, opinion, or allegiance. Derived from the Latin word "abjurare," meaning "to swear away," it entails a deliberate decision to reject or disavow something previously accepted or supported. When abjuring, individuals typically make a public declaration or take an oath to proclaim their withdrawal or denial of a previously held position.
This term often appears in the context of politics, religion, or legal matters, where individuals may denounce their previous affiliations or beliefs. For instance, someone may publicly abjure their allegiance to a political party, renouncing their support for its ideology or policies. Similarly, individuals within a religious system may abjure their faith, formally declaring their rejection of its teachings or the authority of its leaders.
In legal contexts, abjuring can refer to the act of recanting or retracting a previous statement made under oath. This could involve confessing that the initial statement was false or misleading and acknowledging a change of stance.
The act of abjuring is significant as it symbolizes a sincere and deliberate break with the past. By renouncing their allegiance or belief, individuals are signaling a radical shift in their convictions and often face consequences from the community or institutions they are disassociating themselves from.
The word "abjuring" comes from the Middle English "abjuren", which ultimately derives from the Latin word "abiurare". In Latin, "abiurare" is a combination of "ab" (meaning "away from" or "off") and "iurare" (meaning "to swear" or "to take an oath"). Thus, "abiurare" originally meant "to renounce under oath" or "to swear one is moving away from something". Over time, this Latin term evolved into "abjuren" in Middle English and eventually became "abjuring" in Modern English.
