n.
Pronunciation: ˌ in-v ə - ' k ā -sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English invocacioun, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French invocation, from Latin invocation-, invocatio, from invocare
Date: 14th century
1 a : the act or process of petitioning for help or support specifically often capitalized : a prayer of entreaty (as at the beginning of a service of worship) b : a calling upon for authority or justification
2 : a formula for conjuring : INCANTATION
3 : an act of legal or moral implementation : ENFORCEMENT
– in · vo · ca · tion · al \ -shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l \ adjective
– in · voc · a · to · ry \ in- ' vä-k ə - ˌ to ̇ r- ē \ adjective