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invocation Definition and Meaning in English (invocation definition)

noun
Synonyms:appealprayersupplication
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Invocation definition: The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or other supernatural power for aid, inspiration, or protection.

Definitions of Invocation

  1. 1noun

    The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or other supernatural power for aid, inspiration, or protection.

  2. 2noun

    The act of appealing to an authority, such as a law or a right, to support an argument or justify an action.

Example Sentences

formal

“The priest began the ritual with a powerful invocation to the ancestors.”

business

“His lawyer's argument included an invocation of the Fifth Amendment.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveinvoke
agent nouninvoker
adjectiveinvocatory

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Invocation definition: The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or other supernatural power for aid, inspiration, or protection.
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'Invocation' translates to 'invocation' in English. Invocation definition: The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or other supernatural power for aid, inspiration, or protection.
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