In′ean-tā′tion, n.

n. [Lat. incantatio, from incantare, to chant a magic formula over one; Fr. incantation, Pr. incantatio, encantatio, Sp. incantacion, encantacion, It. incantazione, incantagione. See ENCHANT.] The act of enchanting; enchantment; the act or process of using certain formulas of words and ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits or performing other magical actions.