Invocation

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Old French invocacion, from Latin invocatio

Full definition of invocation

Noun

1. The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; especially, prayer offered to a divine being.
2. A call or summons; especially, a judicial call, demand, or order; as, the invocation of papers or evidence into court.

Derived terms

• invocational