Definition of Abjure

to give up a belief or an activity

Examples of Abjure in a sentence

After the tyrant took over the country, the citizens had to abjure their political beliefs.  🔊

In order to marry the peasant he loved, the prince made the decision to abjure his title.  🔊

Because John ignored his parents’ plea to abjure a life of crime, he ended up in prison by making bad choices.  🔊

Although chocolate cake is Martha’s favorite dessert, she has chosen to abjure it while on her diet.  🔊

Because the lawyer felt his potential client was uncooperative, he decided to abjure the case and let another attorney handle it.  🔊

Even though Tom made a promise to abjure from criminal acts, he continued to break the law.  🔊

While the military leader claimed to abjure unnecessary violence, he was quick to send his soldiers off to battle.  🔊

Because the heiress does not care about money, she will abjure her inheritance and request that it be donated to charity.  🔊

We could not believe it when Father Lawrence made the choice to abjure his faith and leave the church.  🔊

As part of my religious faith, I abjure meat and only eat vegetables and fruits.  🔊

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