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theurgy

/ˈθiːəːdʒi/
noun
mass noun
1 The operation or effect of a supernatural or divine agency in human affairs.
1.1 A system of white magic practised by the early Neoplatonists.

Origin
Mid 16th century via late Latin from Greek theourgia ‘sorcery’, from theos ‘god’ + -ergos ‘working’.

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