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conjuration

con·ju·ra·tion [ kònjə ráysh'n ] (plural con·ju·ra·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. supposed magic trick: a supposed magic or supernatural occurrence achieved by pronouncing a spell or chanting

2. magic spell: a word or phrase that a magician says when casting a spell ( literary )

3. invocation of supposed supernatural force: a summoning or invoking, usually of a supposed supernatural force, by pronouncing a sacred name ( literary )

4. performance of tricks: the performance of illusions or tricks ( archaic )

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