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Conjuration

Conjuration Meaning & Definition
Conjuration Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Conjuration?

[n] an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
[n] calling up a spirit or devil
[n] a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect

Synonyms | Synonyms for Conjuration: conjuring | conjuring trick | conjury | deception | illusion | incantation | invocation | legerdemain | magic | magic trick | trick

Related Terms | Find terms related to Conjuration: abracadabra | charm | conjurement | escamotage | evocation | exorcisation | exorcism | exsufflation | hanky-panky | hocus-pocus | hokey-pokey | incantation | invocation | jiggery-pokery | jugglery | juggling | legerdemain | magic formula | magic words | monkey business | mumbo jumbo | open sesame | prestidigitation | rune | sleight of hand | trickery

See Also | card trick | charm | evocation | invocation | magic | magic spell | performance | prestidigitation | sleight of hand | spell | summoning

Conjuration In Webster's Dictionary

\Con`ju*ra"tion\, n. [L. conjuratio, cf. F. conjuration.] 1. The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner; the act of binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration. We charge you, in the name of God, take heed; . . . Under this conjuration speak, my lord. --Shak. 2. The act or process of invoking supernatural aid by the use of a magical form of words; the practice of magic arts; incantation; enchantment. Pretended conjurations and prophecies of that event. --Hallam. 3. A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy. [Obs.] ``The conjuration of Catiline.'' --Sir T. Elyot.

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