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invocation

in·vo·ca·tion

UK/ˌɪn.voʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US/ˌɪnvʌˈkeɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a prayer asking God''s help as part of a religious service

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3.
4.

the act of appealing for help

Origin

From Middle English invocacioun, from Old French invocacion, from Latin invocatio, invocationem. Equivalent to invoke + -ation.

Phrases

  • remote method invocation

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