/kon'jeuh ray"sheuhn/ , n.
1. the act of calling on or invoking a sacred name.
2. an incantation; magical charm.
3. supernatural accomplishment by invocation or spell.
4. the practice of legerdemain.
5. supplication; solemn entreaty.
[ 1350-1400; ME conjuracio ( u ) n ( conjuration- (s. of conjuratio ), equiv. to conjurat ( us ), ptp. of conjurare to swear together ( con- CON- + jur- (s. of jus ) right, justice, duty + -atus -ATE 1 ) + -ion- -ION ]