invocation

英 [,ɪnvə(ʊ)'keɪʃ(ə)n] 美[,ɪnvə'keʃən]

• n. 祈祷；符咒；【法律】(法院对另案的)文件调取；(法权的)行使

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

2. an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil

3. calling up a spirit or devil

4. the act of appealing for help