When someone
mentions something, such as an idea, in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or with a specific goal in mind.
To refer to something in order to support your
ideals.
Also to make use of a law or right in defense or opposition to something perhaps. It is usually used as a
transition verb.
Carrie invoked her
Fifth Amendment privileges.
Tim invoked history to prove his point, because he needed support for his ideas.
The suspect invoked his right to an
attorney.
