conjuration

1. n. 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. Source: opted

2. n. The act or process of invoking supernatural aid by the use of a magical form of words; the practice of magic arts; incantation; enchantment. Source: opted

3. n. A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy. Source: opted

4. n. a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect Source: wordnet

5. n. calling up a spirit or devil Source: wordnet

6. n. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers Source: wordnet

7. 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. Source: webster

8. n:100 n a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect n calling up a spirit or devil n an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers Source: ecdict

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