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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
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.
[See Conjure.] The act of using certain words or ceremonies to obtain the aid of a superior being; the act of summoning in a sacred name; the practice of arts to expel evil spirits, allay storms, or perform supernatural or extraordinary acts.

Definition 2024

conjuration

conjuration

English

Noun

conjuration ‎(plural conjurations)

  1. conjuring, legerdemain or magic
    • Hallam
      Pretended conjurations and prophecies of that event.
  2. a magic trick
  3. (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.
  4. (obsolete) A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy.
    • Sir T. Elyot
      The conjuration of Catiline.

Translations

Etymology

From Old French conjuracion, from Latin coniuration-, stem of coniuratio ‎(“a swearing together, a conspiracy”)

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