witchcraft
witchcraft (wich"kraft) , noun
[Anglo-Saxon wiccecraft.]
1.
The practices or art of witches.
2.
Sorcery; enchantments; intercourse with evil spirits.
3.
Power more than natural; irresistible influence.
He hath a witchcraft
Over the king in 's tongue.
4.
Adherence to or the practice of Wicca. In this sense the term does not necessarily include attempts at practice of magic, other than by prayers to the deities.