Sorcery (noun)

1. The use of supernatural powers or magic to influence or predict events, or to control people or objects.
2. The use of spells, charms or incantations.

Origin:

From old french "sorcerie" meaning "witchcraft".

Examples:

1. The villagers feared the sorcerer's sorcery.
2. The villagers believed that the sorcerer could use sorcery to control the weather.
3. The sorcerer's book of spells was said to be a powerful tool of sorcery.
4. The villagers were convinced that the sorcerer's sorcery was the cause of the crop failure.
5. He practiced sorcery to gain power over his enemies.