cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.
"the antiquated defense of insanity is rarely invoked today"
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call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.
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call earnestly for.
"she invoked his help against this attack" -
summon (a spirit) by charms or incantation.
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give rise to; evoke.
"how could she explain how the accident happened without invoking his wrath?"
COMPUTING
cause (a procedure) to be carried out.
'The statement invoked to be carried out'
