DictionaryRoot: iurare
Latin
iurare
swear or take an oath
Forms
- iurare
- jur- — Later spelling used j for the consonant sound of i.
- jurat- — The form used for completed action.
Origin
Formed from Latin ius, with longer form iur-, “right or law.”
Note
An oath gives a declaration formal force.
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verb
conjure
KAHN-jur/ˈkɑːndʒər/
To summon an apparent presence through magic.
Etymology
From “swear together,” the verb came to mean commanding on oath and compelling a spirit by a spell. Bringing an image to mind extends this magical summoning: the image appears as though called forth.