신이나 초자연적인 존재에게 도움이나 보호를 요청하며 기도하거나 불러내는 행위
The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or supernatural power for protection, inspiration, or assistance.
예문:
"The shaman performed a rhythmic dance as part of the invocation of the rain gods."
"Every session of the council begins with a brief invocation for wisdom and peace."
자신의 주장을 뒷받침하기 위해 법령, 규칙, 권위 등을 인용하거나 원용하는 행위
The act of appealing to or citing a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.
예문:
"The sudden invocation of the treaty's exit clause surprised the international community."
"Her argument relied heavily on the invocation of historical precedents."
서사시 등의 문학 작품 서두에서 영감을 얻기 위해 뮤즈나 신을 부르는 관습
A convention in classical literature where the poet calls upon a muse or deity for inspiration at the beginning of an epic.
예문:
"Homeric epics typically feature an invocation to the Muse to help the poet tell the story."
"The author’s invocation of the spirit of liberty set the tone for the entire book."