Associations to the word «Conjuration»

Wiktionary

CONJURATION, noun. Conjuring, legerdemain or magic
CONJURATION, noun. A magic trick
CONJURATION, noun. (obsolete) The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner, or binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration.
CONJURATION, noun. (obsolete) A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy.

Dictionary definition

CONJURATION, noun. A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect.
CONJURATION, noun. Calling up a spirit or devil.
CONJURATION, noun. An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats