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Webster 1913 Edition
Invocation
Inˊvo-ca′tion
,Noun.
[F.
invocation
, L. invocatio
.] 1.
The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; esp., prayer offered to a divine being.
Sweet
invocation
of a child; most pretty and pathetical! Shakespeare
The whole poem is a prayer to Fortune, and the
invocation
is divided between the two deities. Addison.
2.
(Law)
A call or summons; especially, a judicial call, demand, or order;
as, the
. invocation
of papers or evidence into courtWebster 1828 Edition
Invocation
INVOCA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of addressing in prayer.2.
The form or act of calling for the assistance or presence of any being, particularly of some divinity; as the invocation of the muses. The whole poem is a prayer to Fortune, and the invocation is divided between the two deities.
3.
A judicial call, demand or order; as the invocation of papers or evidence into a court.Definition 2024
invocation
invocation
English
Noun
invocation (plural invocations)
- The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being, especially, prayer offered to a divine being.
- A call or summons, especially, a judicial call, demand, or order
- the invocation of papers or evidence into court
- (law) Enforcement to the implementation & application of a right or liberty of just justification.
Derived terms
Translations
The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; especially, prayer offered to a divine being
A call or summons; especially, a judicial call, demand, or order; as, the invocation of papers or evidence into court