invoked

[in-vohkt] / ɪnˈvoʊkt /

ADJECTIVE

enforced

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imposed prescribed required sanctioned

STRONG

advocated charged compelled constrained demanded dictated enjoined established exacted executed kept ordained pressed

WEAK

carried out forced upon prevalent

Example Sentences

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To justify his decision, he invoked the need to "defend national security".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It's led to questions about what Pakistan would do if Saudi Arabia joined the war and invoked the pact.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In a deposition, DeMarco said that Drylie invoked his right not to incriminate himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Other MSPs, including Lorna Slater of the Scottish Greens, invoked deeply personal experiences in supporting the bill.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

“But you invoked me so strongly that you allowed me to appear...if only for a moment.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan