theurgy

Definition of Theurgy in English :

1. theurgy

the effect of supernatural or divine intervention in human affairs

2. theurgy

white magic performed with the help of beneficent spirits (as formerly practiced by Neoplatonists)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Theurgy

noun plural -gies

1.

a.

the intervention of a divine or supernatural agency in the affairs of humankind

b.

the working of miracles by such intervention

2.

beneficent magic as taught and performed by Egyptian Neoplatonists and others

nounWord forms: plural ˈtheurgies

1.

an occurrence or accomplishment or a sequence of these, esp. when remarkable or extraordinary, viewed as effected by supernatural or divine agency

2.

a set of acts or incantations taken to be capable of producing such occurrences or accomplishments

n. pl. the·ur·gies

1. Divine or supernatural intervention in human affairs.

2. Magic performed with the supposed aid of beneficent spirits, as formerly practiced by the Neoplatonists.