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invocation /in-vō-kāˈshən/ noun- The act or the form of invoking or addressing in prayer or supplication
- A form of address under which a divinity, etc is invoked
- Any formal invoking of the blessing or help of a god, a saint, etc
- An opening prayer in a public religious service or in the Litany (religion)
- A call for inspiration from a Muse or other deity eg at the beginning of a poem
- An incantation or calling up of a spirit
- A call or summons, esp for evidence from another case (law)
ORIGIN: L invocātio, from invocāre to invoke invocatory /in-vokˈə-tə-ri/ adjective Making an invocation |