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Therapeutics > Complementary Therapies > Spiritual Therapies > Magic > Witchcraft
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Sociology > Sociological Factors > Culture > Superstitions > Magic > Witchcraft
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Anthropology > Anthropology, Cultural > Culture > Superstitions > Magic > Witchcraft

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Witchcraft  

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Definition

  • An act of employing sorcery (the use of power gained from the assistance or control of spirits), especially with malevolent intent, and the exercise of supernatural powers and alleged intercourse with the devil or a familiar. (From Webster, 3d ed)

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