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Conjuration vs Evocation - What's the difference?

conjuration | evocation |

As nouns the difference between conjuration and evocation

is that conjuration is conjuring, legerdemain or magic while evocation is the act of calling out or forth, or evoking.

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.

    evocation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of calling out or forth, or evoking.