Definitions

1. verb

to call on or request something, especially a supernatural power or a higher authority

“The priest invoked the blessings of the gods to protect the village.”

2. verb

to mention or refer to something, especially a law, rule, or principle

“The judge invoked the precedent set by the earlier court case.”

3. noun

an appeal or call to action, especially to a higher authority

“The people made an invocation for peace and an end to the war.”