Explanation
An urgent plea invoking something sacred, binding or held in common. Turns shared values into a force of verbal action.
Example
By all that binds us, do not let these voices disappear.
Counterexample
Please preserve these voices.
Distinction
Unlike precation, obsecration explicitly grounds the plea in an invoked bond or authority.
Effect on thought and perception
Turns shared values into a force of verbal action.
Resonance
The plea gains depth through a jointly invoked point of reference.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Obsecration“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR11-0001. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR11-0001The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.