invoked
Example Sentences
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New York's state constitution has its own prohibition on double jeopardy, which, if invoked here, could have a knock-on effect on Mangione's upcoming state trial.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
In the court’s Cook decision justifying the unique status of the Fed as an independent body, Chief Justice John Roberts invoked common-law tradition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Both of Thursday’s decisions invoked the high court’s future stake in the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The DOJ invoked the presumption of regularity and argued his arrest was part of an anti-terrorism dragnet, which the judge threw out.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
She invoked the Sunday rule as soon as he returned from the skateboard park, and a family outing was launched.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
