conjuration : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: conjuration	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for conjuration
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
conjuration n a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect Synonym(s): incantation, conjuration calling up a spirit or devil Synonym(s): conjuring, conjuration, conjury, invocation an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers Synonym(s): magic trick, conjuring trick, trick, magic, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, deception
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Conjuration \Con`jura"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.] [bd]The conjuration of Catiline.[b8] --Sir T. Elyot.