sorcery

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Use of supernatural power over others through the assistance of spirits; witchcraft.

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Originally, divination from the casting of lots; hence, the use of supernatural knowledge or power gained in any manner, especially through the connivance of evil spirits; magic art; enchantment; witchcraft; spells; charms.

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Divination by the assistance, or supposed assistance, of evil spirits, or the power of commanding evil spirits; magic; necromancy; witchcraft; enchantment.

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Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.

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the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world