summoning
n. C / U C1 Advanced US //ˈsəmənɪŋ// UK //sˈʌmənɪŋ// sum·mon·ing
n. the act of calling someone to come to a specific place, often for an official reason. It can also mean using magic to make a spirit or ghost appear.
n. the act of calling upon someone to appear at a specific location, often under official or legal authority. In a supernatural context, refers to the invocation of spirits or entities through ritualistic means.
The king's summoning of his advisors was urgent.
The sudden summoning to the principal's office left the student feeling anxious for the rest of the morning.
In many folklore traditions, the summoning of a spirit requires not only the correct incantation but also a physical offering to bridge the gap between worlds.
From summon + -ing.
Usage
Often used with 'of' to indicate who is being called.