Christian term for the act of driving out evil spirits; used in theological or liturgical contexts.
祓魔の儀式は司祭によって行われた。
The exorcism rite was performed by the priest.
exorcist
Compound of 祓 (exorcise, purify) and 魔 (demon, evil spirit). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with Christian exorcism.