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con⋅jur⋅a⋅tion

  [kon-juh-rey-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the act of calling on or invoking a sacred name.
2. an incantation; magical charm.
3. supernatural accomplishment by invocation or spell.
4. the practice of legerdemain.
5. supplication; solemn entreaty.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME conjuracio(u)n (< AF) < L conjūrātiōn- (s. of conjūrātiō), equiv. to conjūrāt(us), ptp. of conjūrāre to swear together (con- con- + jūr- (s. of jūs) right, justice, duty + -ātus -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion
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con·ju·ra·tion   (kŏn'jə-rā'shən)   
n.  

  1. The act or art of conjuring.

  2. A magic spell or incantation.

  3. A magic trick or magical effect: "a theatrical magician who knows how to make a dance program an evening of fantastic conjurations" (New York Times).

  4. Archaic A solemn appeal; an entreaty.

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