Conjuration

//ˌkʌnd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Conjuring, legerdemain or magic. countable, uncountable

    "Pretended conjurations and prophecies of that event."

  2. 2
    an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers wordnet
  3. 3
    A magic trick. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    calling up a spirit or devil wordnet
  5. 5
    The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner, or binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration. countable, obsolete, uncountable

    "We charge you, in the name of God, take heed; […] Under this conjuration speak, my lord."

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  1. 6
    a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect wordnet
  2. 7
    A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy. countable, obsolete, uncountable

    "The conjuration of Catiline."

Synonyms

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incantationabracadabracharmconjurementconjuringconjuring

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"Pretended conjurations and prophecies of that event."

Etymology

From Middle English conjuracioun, from Middle French conjuration, from Old French conjuracion, from Latin coniuratio (“a swearing together, a conspiracy”).

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