abjuration

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Much to her merit, in the eyes of Gregory, arose from her abjuration of Arianism, and the patronage she extended to religious houses.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 95, August 23, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various

The vow of perpetual seclusion comprises a renunciation of the pleasures and business of life, an abnegation of the claims of consanguinity, friendship and society; and an abjuration of all filial, parental and natural affection.

From Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues by Alberger, John

It did not, of course, contain the abjuration of Episcopal Church-government.

From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John

On the second day after the abjuration, the patient is out of danger.

From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Sue, Eug?ne

Denial, as we have seen, was obduracy, punished by the stake, and confession was a condition precedent to admission to abjuration.

From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles