invocation

Definitions of "invocation"
  1. The process of appealing to a higher power or authority for validation or approval in a legal context
  2. An action taken to put something into effect under law
How to use "invocation" in a sentence
  1. The defense's invocation of the Fifth Amendment caught the prosecution by surprise.
  2. The invocation of the new regulation led to immediate changes in business practices.
  3. The senator's invocation of an ancient law resulted in a heated debate in Congress.

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