invoke
verb · in-VOHK
to mention a law, rule or person to support what you say
हवाला देना, आह्वान करना
Usage
invoke a lawinvoke Gandhi's wordsinvoke a right
Examples
The MP invoked Gandhi's words in her speech.
He invoked his right to remain silent.
Common mistake
The police evoked the new law to stop the rally.
The police invoked the new law to stop the rally.
You invoke a law; a memory is evoked.
Remember: Invoke: call in a rule to help you.
Learn it in a video
Word 2 in Universal Core 42: innovate, invoke, linear and more.
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