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Added 9 October 2026

conjuration

/ˌkʌnd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ noun

Latin root: coniuratio Wiktionary

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Conjuring, legerdemain or magic.
A magic trick.
The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner, or binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration.

Origin

From Middle English conjuracioun, from Middle French conjuration, from Old French conjuracion, from Latin coniuratio (“a swearing together, a conspiracy”).

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