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invocation

UK
/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

invocationnoun
invocations
pl
UK
/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/
invocationDroit, langage juridique et administratif.
The lawyer's invocation of the statute was crucial in winning the case.
L’invocation du texte de loi par l’avocat a été décisive pour gagner l’affaire.
invocationSens religieux ou solennel.
The priest began the ceremony with an invocation to the gods for a bountiful harvest.
Le prêtre a commencé la cérémonie par une invocation aux dieux pour une récolte abondante.
invocationInformatique.
Dynamic method invocation allows code to call methods determined at runtime.
L’invocation dynamique de méthodes permet au code d’appeler des méthodes déterminées à l’exécution.
Additional translations
implorationQuand il s’agit d’une demande pressante ou solennelle d’aide.
Synonyms
prayer
entreaty
supplication
appeal
call
request
invocation
summons
invocationadjective
UK
/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪnvoʊˈkeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "invocation prayer")
invocatoireRare ; employé surtout dans un registre soutenu ou religieux.
The organizer delivered an invocation speech to open the conference.
L’organisateur a prononcé un discours invocatoire pour ouvrir la conférence.

Definitions

invocationnoun
The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power for aid, protection, or inspiration.
The priest began the ceremony with an invocation to the gods for a bountiful harvest.
A form of words such as a prayer or chant used in invoking, especially at the beginning of a religious service.
The invocation was recited by the congregation at the start of the service.
An appeal to a higher power for assistance, often used in a formal or solemn context.
The invocation of the court's authority was necessary to resolve the dispute.
The act of invoking something, such as a law or right.
The lawyer's invocation of the statute was crucial in winning the case.
(Computing) The act of calling a program, procedure, or method for execution.
Dynamic method invocation allows code to call methods determined at runtime.
invocationadjective
Relating to or serving as an invocation; used before another noun to denote a prayer, speech, or ceremony of invocation.
The organizer delivered an invocation speech to open the conference.
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