Definition of Invoke
Invoke
in·voke
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To call upon or bring into action a law, right, or principle.
e.g. The lawyer will invoke the Fifth Amendment to avoid self-incrimination.
(verb)
to conjure up a spirit or deity, usually by calling upon them in incantation, prayer, or charms, for inspiration or to serve as a witness;
e.g. This spell will invoke the ancient spirits of this land.
(verb)
to cause something or give rise to it, or to put something into effect;
e.g. I an scared to invoke her anger. They plan to invoke this new policy from next week onwards.
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