Hypertext Webster Gateway: "conjuration"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

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.

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.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

conjuration
n : invoking a spirit or devil [syn: {conjuring}, {conjury}]


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