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conjuration

[ kon-juh-rey-shuhn ]

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noun

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.

conjuration

/ ˌkɒndʒʊˈreɪʃən /

noun

a magic spell; incantation
See conjuring
a less common word for conjuring
archaic.
supplication; entreaty

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Word History and Origins

Origin of conjuration¹

1350–1400; Middle English conjuracio ( u ) n (< Anglo-French ) < Latin conjūrātiōn- (stem of conjūrātiō ), equivalent to conjūrāt ( us ), past participle of conjūrāre to swear together ( con- con- + jūr- (stem of jūs ) right, justice, duty + -ātus -ate ¹ ) + -iōn- -ion

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Example Sentences

In the middle ages conjuration was regularly practised in Europe, and devils were supposed to appear under decided forms.

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The conjuration being thrice repeated, we are assured the spirit would rise and answer the exorcist's questions.

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In our own country, incantation and conjuration, as already observed, were by no means uncommon.

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This song is repeated again and again without change of motif—it is a conjuration in the form of a song.

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Bergier, Dictionnaire de théologie, under the word Conjuration.

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