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Conjuration vs Invocation - What's the difference?

conjuration | invocation |

As nouns the difference between conjuration and invocation

is that conjuration is conjuring, legerdemain or magic while invocation is the act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; especially, prayer offered to a divine being.

conjuration

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • conjuring, legerdemain or magic
  • * Hallam
    • Pretended conjurations and prophecies of that event.
  • 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.
  • * Shakespeare
  • * We charge you, in the name of God, take heed; Under this conjuration speak, my lord.
  • (obsolete) A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy.
  • * Sir T. Elyot
    • The conjuration of Catiline.

    invocation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; especially, prayer offered to a divine being.
  • A call or summons; especially, a judicial call, demand, or order; as, the invocation of papers or evidence into court.

    • Derived terms

    * invocational