invocation

Invocation is defined as the act of appealing to a higher authority for help.

(noun)

An example of invocation is when you turn to an authority for help in proving your point, invoking or relying on the authority.
An example of invocation is a prayer to God at the beginning of a service asking for help or a blessing.
An example of invocation is when you conduct a seance to call spirits forth.

See invocation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of calling on God, a god, a saint, the Muses, etc. for blessing, help, inspiration, support, or the like
1. a formal prayer used in invoking, as at the beginning of a church service
2. a formal plea for aid from a Muse, god, etc., at the beginning of an epic or similar poem
1. a conjuring of evil spirits
2. an incantation used in conjuring

Origin: OFr < L invocatio < pp. of invocare: see invoke

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See invocation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act or an instance of invoking, especially an appeal to a higher power for assistance.
A prayer or other formula used in invoking, as at the opening of a religious service.
a. The act of conjuring up a spirit by incantation.
b. An incantation used in conjuring.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English invocacion

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin invocātiō, invocātiōn-

Origin: , from invocātus

Origin: , past participle of invocāre, to invoke; see invoke

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