con·ju·ra·tion

(kŏn′jə-rā′shən)

1. The act or art of conjuring.

2. A magic spell or incantation.

3. A magic trick or magical effect.

4. Archaic A solemn appeal; an entreaty.

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conjuration

(ˌkɒndʒʊˈreɪʃən)

1. a magic spell; incantation

2. a less common word for conjuring

3. archaic supplication; entreaty

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con•jur•a•tion

(ˌkɒn dʒəˈreɪ ʃən)

n.

1. the act of calling on or invoking a sacred name.

2. an incantation; magical charm.

3. supernatural accomplishment by invocation or spell.

4. the practice of legerdemain.

5. supplication; solemn entreaty.

[1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin]

conjuration

A magic spell, or the practice of casting magic spells.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	conjuration - a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect incantation magic spell, magical spell, charm, spell - a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese" invocation - an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil
	2.	conjuration - calling up a spirit or devil conjuring, conjury, invocation magic, thaumaturgy - any art that invokes supernatural powers summoning, evocation - calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
	3.	conjuration - an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers conjuring trick, legerdemain, magic trick, thaumaturgy, magic, deception, illusion, trick performance - the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto" card trick - a trick performed with playing cards prestidigitation, sleight of hand - manual dexterity in the execution of tricks

conjuration

noun

1. The use of skillful tricks and deceptions to produce entertainingly baffling effects:

legerdemain, magic, prestidigitation, sleight of hand.

2. The use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events:

magic, sorcery, sortilege, thaumaturgy, theurgy, witchcraft, witchery, witching, wizardry.

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But, if thou wear this form through mere passing conjuration, then resume thy former aspect!" Changeless and hopeless, the tumbrils roll along.

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Brooding over all these matters, the mother felt like one who has evoked a spirit, but, by some irregularity in the process of conjuration, has failed to win the master-word that should control this new and incomprehensible intelligence.

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Instead of trying to still his fears, he encouraged them, with that superstitious impression which clings to us all, that if we expect evil very strongly it is the less likely to come; and when he heard a horse approaching at a trot, and saw a hat rising above a hedge beyond an angle of the lane, he felt as if his conjuration had succeeded.

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This vehement conjuration the old gentleman accompanies with such a thrust at his granddaughter that it is too much for his strength, and he slips away out of his chair, drawing Mr.

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It seemed like a conjuration. As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.

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It is clearly understood between Britannia and the legal gentleman that nobody is to take up the five thousand pounds, but that being put down they will disappear by magical conjuration and enchantment.

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While Wolfert held the lantern, the doctor, by the aid of his spectacles, read off several forms of conjuration in Latin and German.

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Sarah broke off from asylum conjurations and turned upon her sister-in-law.

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Some narrators of this legend hold the opinion that Mother Rigby's conjurations and the fierceness of her will had compelled a familiar spirit into the figure, and that the voice was his.

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Dans la panoplie des methodes abjectes et des entraves dressees contre le gouvernement et les institutions de l'Etat, la conjuration a atteint des proportions dangereuses a travers l'appel lance par certains partis politiques a une negociation directe avec l'institution militaire.

L'urne de la decantation

-- and it is lent satisfying substance by Lowry's conjuration of a past society, complete with its prejudices and its cooking, its sturdily handsome domestic architecture, its chilly domestic relationships and, above all, its particular forms of madness.

Savagery at sea