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Conjuration vs Sorcery - What's the difference?

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Conjuration is a related term of sorcery.


As nouns the difference between conjuration and sorcery

is that conjuration is conjuring, legerdemain or magic while sorcery is magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.

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.

    sorcery

    English

    Noun

    (sorceries)
  • Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.

    • Synonyms

    * black magic * magic * witchcraft

    Related terms

    * sorcerer

    See also

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