Conjuration
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
[Lat. conjuratio.] In old English law. A plot or compact made by persons combining by oath to do any public harm.
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The offence of having conference or commerce with evil spirits, in order to discover some secret, or effect some purpose.
Stat, 5 Eliz, c. 16. CoweU.
Classed by Blackstone with witchcraft, enchantment and sorcery, but distinguished from each of these by other writers.
4 Bl, Com. 60. dmelU