Meaning of CONJURATION
| Pronunciation: | | `kânjû'reyshun
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- [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
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| | Synonyms: | | conjuring, conjuring trick, conjury, deception, illusion, incantation, invocation, legerdemain, magic, magic trick, trick |
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| | See Also: | | card trick, charm, evocation, invocation, magic, magic spell, performance, prestidigitation, sleight of hand, spell, summoning | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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| | Related Terms: | | 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 |
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