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Added 10 October 2026

invocation

/ˌɪn.voʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ noun

In Latin: invocātiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about invocation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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
An act of invoking or claiming a legal right.

Origin

From Middle English invocacioun, from Old French invocacion, from Latin invocatio, invocationem. Equivalent to invoke + -ation.

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