invocation

• Nom désignant l'action d'invoquer une divinité, un esprit ou une force supérieure pour obtenir de l'aide, de l'inspiration ou une bénédiction, souvent dans un contexte formel ou rituel, ainsi que la formule prononcée à cette occasion.

A noun referring to the act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power for assistance, inspiration, or blessing, often in a formal or ritualistic context.

1. Prayer or appealC1formal

   The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power for help, guidance, or blessing.

   Invocation (prière ou appel)

   • The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
   • The priest led the invocation at the wedding.
   • An invocation for peace was offered at the memorial service.

   Synonymesappealcallentreatypetitionprayersupplication

2. Summoning or calling forthC1formal

   The act of calling upon something, such as a principle, spirit, or force, often in a magical or ritualistic context.

   Invocation

   • The wizard performed an invocation to summon the ancient spirit.
   • The ritual involved an invocation of the elements.
   • An invocation of the muse is common in epic poetry.

   Synonymescallingconjurationconjuringevocationsummoning

3. Legal or formal requestC2formal

   A formal request or appeal for something, such as a law or principle, to be applied.

   Invocation (requête formelle)

   • The lawyer made an invocation of the statute in his argument.
   • The judge considered the invocation of the constitutional clause.
   • An invocation of emergency powers was made by the government.

   Synonymesappealrecourseresort