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.