abjudtude
The state or quality of being formally rejected, cast off, or disowned through an authoritative or judicial decision. It refers to a condition of absolute renunciation where a person or entity is stripped of their previous status or rights.
Examples
3 of 5He lived in a state of abjudtude after the family council decided to cut ties with him forever.
He lived in a state of abjudtude after the family council decided to cut ties with him forever.
The resolution resulted in the immediate abjudtude of the former member's privileges and voting rights.
The resolution resulted in the immediate abjudtude of the former member's privileges and voting rights.
I'm feeling a bit of abjudtude since they kicked me out of the group chat without an explanation.
I'm feeling a bit of abjudtude since they kicked me out of the group chat without an explanation.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Judge' (jud) 'Abating' (ab-) your status, leaving you in a state of 'tude'.
Quick Quiz
The disgraced official was forced into a state of _______, losing all his titles and honors after the verdict.
Correct!
The correct answer is: abjudtude
Examples
He lived in a state of abjudtude after the family council decided to cut ties with him forever.
everydayHe lived in a state of abjudtude after the family council decided to cut ties with him forever.
The resolution resulted in the immediate abjudtude of the former member's privileges and voting rights.
formalThe resolution resulted in the immediate abjudtude of the former member's privileges and voting rights.
I'm feeling a bit of abjudtude since they kicked me out of the group chat without an explanation.
informalI'm feeling a bit of abjudtude since they kicked me out of the group chat without an explanation.
Sociologists study the abjudtude of individuals from religious sects as a form of social death within the community.
academicSociologists study the abjudtude of individuals from religious sects as a form of social death within the community.
The company faced total abjudtude from the market after the fraud scandal was exposed.
businessThe company faced total abjudtude from the market after the fraud scandal was exposed.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in a state of abjudtude
in a state of abjudtude
a decree of abjudtude
a decree of abjudtude
face total abjudtude
face total abjudtude
Often Confused With
Abjectitude refers to the state of being abject or miserable, whereas abjudtude refers to the state of being rejected or cast off by judgment.
Abjuration is the act of renouncing something under oath, while abjudtude is the state resulting from such a rejection.
Usage Notes
This is a rare, high-level term often found in specialized legal, philosophical, or test-specific texts. It should be used to describe a formal or permanent state of being cast out or disowned.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistake this for 'attitude' because of the suffix, or confuse the 'jud' root with unrelated words like 'adjustment'. Always remember it implies a formal judgment.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Judge' (jud) 'Abating' (ab-) your status, leaving you in a state of 'tude'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'ab' (away) and 'judicare' (to judge), combined with the English suffix '-tude' denoting a state or quality.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Historically associated with severe legal or communal penalties where individuals were stripped of their social standing.
Quick Quiz
The disgraced official was forced into a state of _______, losing all his titles and honors after the verdict.
Correct!
The correct answer is: abjudtude
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