incantation

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Ritual recitation of verbal charms or spells to produce a magic effect.

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A formula used in ritual recitation; a verbal charm or spell.

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A conventionalized utterance repeated without thought or aptness; a formula.

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The art or act of enchanting by uttering magical words, with ceremonies supposed to have magical power; also, the formula of words or the ceremony employed.

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The act or process of using formulas sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or affecting other magical results; enchantment.

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A formula of words used as above.

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The repetitive invoking of old sayings, or emitting a wordy discourse with little or no meaning, to avoid serious discussion; obfuscation.

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The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.

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A formula of words used as above.