n. [ F. invocation, L. invocatio. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; esp., prayer offered to a divine being. [ 1913 Webster ]
Sweet invocation of a child; most pretty and pathetical! Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
The whole poem is a prayer to Fortune, and the invocation is divided between the two deities. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) A call or summons; especially, a judicial call, demand, or order; as, the invocation of papers or evidence into court. [ 1913 Webster ]
[かみおろし, kamioroshi] (n, vs) (1) invoking a deity during a festival held in that deity's honor; (2) (See 巫女・みこ・2) medium's invocation of a deity to take possession of her (to receive his divine message or revelation) [Add to Longdo]
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