conjuration

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English conjuracioun, from Middle French conjuration, from Old French conjuracion, from Latin coniuratio (“a swearing together, a conspiracy”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌkʌnd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/, /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ === Noun === conjuration (countable and uncountable, plural conjurations) Conjuring, legerdemain or magic. Synonyms: sorcery, wizardry; hocus-pocus, sleight of hand; see also Thesaurus:magic, Thesaurus:prestidigitation 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. (obsolete) A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy. ==== Translations ==== == French == === Etymology === Learned borrowing from Latin coniūrātiōnem (“a swearing together, a conspiracy”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kɔ̃.ʒy.ʁa.sjɔ̃/ === Noun === conjuration f (plural conjurations) conspiracy Synonyms: conspiration, complot === Further reading === “conjuration”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012