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Conjuration
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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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