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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

invoked

/ɪnˈvoʊkt/ verb · British & US
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What does invoked mean?

verb

To call upon or cite something as an authority or example, or to bring into operation or existence. To mention or refer to something as a precedent or justification.

Example

"The lawyer invoked the precedent set by the previous court case to support her argument."

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