conjuration
conjuration Lexical Profile
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• noun
The act of calling upon or summoning a spirit or supernatural force by means of an incantation or magical ritual; a magic spell.
"The ancient manuscript contained instructions for the conjuration of elemental spirits."
The practice of performing seemingly magical tricks via sleight of hand or illusion; legerdemain.
"The stage magician delighted the audience with a clever feat of conjuration."
A solemn appeal, earnest entreaty, or binding oath (formal or archaic).
"Despite the king's solemn conjuration, the rebellious nobles refused to lay down their arms."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'conjuracion', from Latin 'coniurationem' (a swearing together or conspiracy), derived from 'com-' (together) and 'iurare' (to swear).