conjuration
the act of calling on or invoking a sacred name.
an incantation; magical charm.
supernatural accomplishment by invocation or spell.
the practice of legerdemain.
supplication; solemn entreaty.
Origin of conjuration
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How to use conjuration in a sentence
In the middle ages conjuration was regularly practised in Europe, and devils were supposed to appear under decided forms.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantThe conjuration being thrice repeated, we are assured the spirit would rise and answer the exorcist's questions.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantIn our own country, incantation and conjuration, as already observed, were by no means uncommon.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantThis song is repeated again and again without change of motif—it is a conjuration in the form of a song.
Elements of Folk Psychology | Wilhelm WundtBergier, Dictionnaire de théologie, under the word conjuration.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2) | Anatole France
British Dictionary definitions for conjuration
/ (ˌkɒndʒʊˈreɪʃən) /
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