Meaning Of The Word Invoke

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invoke
verb: If you invoke a law, you state that you are taking a particular action because that law allows or tells you to.
verb: If you invoke something such as a principle, a saying, or a famous person, you refer to them in order to support your argument.

invoke in American English
to call on (God, a god, a saint, the Muses, etc.) for blessing, help, inspiration, support, etc.
transitive verb: to call for with earnest desire; make supplication or pray for

invoke in British English
to call upon (an agent, esp God or another deity) for help, inspiration, etc

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