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Webster 1913 Edition
Conjuration
Conˊju-ra′tion
,Noun.
[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
Under this
conjuration
speak, my lord. Shakespeare
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Conjuration
CONJURATION
,Noun.
Definition 2024
conjuration
conjuration
English
Noun
conjuration (plural conjurations)
- conjuring, legerdemain or magic
- Hallam
- Pretended conjurations and prophecies of that event.
- Hallam
- a magic trick
- (obsolete) The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner, or binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration.
- Shakespeare
- We charge you, in the name of God, take heed; […] Under this conjuration speak, my lord.
- (obsolete) A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy.
- Sir T. Elyot
- The conjuration of Catiline.
- Sir T. Elyot
Translations
conjuring
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