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abjure
1) to renounce or reject (rights, claims, etc.) solemnly; 2) to renounce publicly opinions or beliefs formerly held
In 1936, King Edward VIII abjured his right to the throne of England in order to marry Wallis Simpson, a commoner.
Related English words: abjuration, abjuratory, abjurer
Latin root words: abiuro,
abiurare, abiuravi, abiuratus - to deny with an oath; iuro,
iurare, iuravi, iuratus - to swear |