From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Conjuration \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.
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We charge you, in the name of God, take heed; . . .
Under this conjuration speak, my lord. --Shak.
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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.
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Pretended conjurations and prophecies of that event.
--Hallam.
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3. A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy. [Obs.] "The
conjuration of Catiline." --Sir T. Elyot.
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
conjuration
n 1: a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a
magical effect [syn: {incantation}, {conjuration}]
2: calling up a spirit or devil [syn: {conjuring},
{conjuration}, {conjury}, {invocation}]
3: an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers [syn:
{magic trick}, {conjuring trick}, {trick}, {magic},
{legerdemain}, {conjuration}, {thaumaturgy}, {illusion},
{deception}]
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