invocation

• Substantivo que designa o ato de invocar uma divindade, espírito ou força superior para obter ajuda, inspiração ou bênção, frequentemente em contexto formal ou ritualístico; também se refere ao chamado ou apelo a algo ou alguém, como uma lei, princípio ou autoridade.

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.

   Oração ou invocação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosappealcallentreatypetitionprayersupplication

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.

   Invocação ou chamado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscallingconjurationconjuringevocationsummoning

3. Legal or formal requestC2formal

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

   Invocação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosappealrecourseresort