in·voke 
/ɪnˈvoʊk/ verb
in·vokes; in·voked; in·vok·ing /ɪnˈvoʊk/ verb [+ obj] formal 1 a : to mention (someone or something) in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or have a certain idea in their mind
▪ He invoked the memory/name of his predecessor.
b : to refer to (something) in support of your ideas
▪ She invoked history to prove her point. 2 : to make use of (a law, a right, etc.)
▪ He invoked his Fifth Amendment privileges. ▪ The suspect invoked his right to an attorney. 3 : to ask for help or protection from (something or someone)
▪ They invoked God's mercy. ▪ invoke the authority of the court
▪ He invoked the memory/name of his predecessor.
b : to refer to (something) in support of your ideas
▪ She invoked history to prove her point.
▪ He invoked his Fifth Amendment privileges. ▪ The suspect invoked his right to an attorney.
▪ They invoked God's mercy. ▪ invoke the authority of the court
