abjuration
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He was appointed librarian of the Vatican by Innocent X., and was sent to Innsbruck by Alexander VII. to receive Queen Christina’s abjuration of Protestantism.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
It did not, of course, contain the abjuration of Episcopal Church-government.
From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John
Doubts, however, as to the genuineness of his abjuration again troubled the Kirk.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various
And certainly, since the great day of the abjuration of King Philip II in the year 1581, the country had not passed through any such violent crisis as it was now facing.
From The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom 1795-1813 by Van Loon, Hendrik Willem
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
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jur, jus, List 1
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