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verb
[with object] 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 call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration. call earnestly for:she invoked his help against this attack summon (a spirit) by charms or incantation. give rise to; evoke:how could she explain how the accident happened without invoking his wrath? Computing cause (a procedure) to be carried out.
