conjuration
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˌkʌnd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/, /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/
Noun

conjuration

  1. Conjuring, legerdemain or magic.
    • 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.
    • 1599, William Shakespeare, “The Life of Henry the Fift”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies: Published According to the True Originall Copies (First Folio), London: Printed by Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, OCLC 606515358 ↗, [Act I, scene ii]:
      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.
    • The conjuration of Catiline.
Translations
  • Russian: волшебство́
Translations
  • Russian: фо́кус



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