Definition of "exorcism" []

• The act, practice, or ceremony of exorcising. (noun)
• A formula used in exorcising. (noun)

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• "The Church of England does not use the term exorcism, but it does have a Deliverance Ministry with a cleric on standby in each of its 43 diocese to cast out evil spirits if required to do so."
• "I just watched the Palin exorcism ... what a whack job!"
• "Next entry: Nine people to stand trial in exorcism death of family member"