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.
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
Henry IV., after his victories, his abjuration, and his coronation, caused a cross to be erected in Rome, with the following inscription: In hoc signa vincis.
From Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works by Foote, G. W. (George William)
His abjuration was read to him; he acknowledged it; he said it had been extorted by the dread of fire.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II by Lea, Henry Charles
As early as 1184 the Verona decree of Lucius III. provides that those who, after abjuration, relapse into the abjured heresy shall be delivered to the secular courts, without even the opportunity of being heard.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles
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