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con·ju·ra·tion
\ˌkänjəˈrāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English conjuracioun, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French conjuration constraining of spirits or devils, from Latin conjuration-, conjuratio conspiracy, from conjuratus (past participle of conjurare) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. archaic
a. : a swearing together : a league by a common oath (as for a criminal purpose)
b. : conspiracy
2. : a constraining of spirits or devils by invocation of a sacred name or by a spell : incantation
3.
a. : a magic expression used in conjuring : charm, spell
b. : a conjuring trick
4. : the act of charging or calling upon in a sacred name or in a solemn manner usually by appealing to something binding (as an oath) : a solemn appeal : adjuration |