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What does sentence invoked mean?

"Invoked" in a sentence means to call upon, use, or activate something, especially a power, quality, or procedure.

Here are some examples:

* "The lawyer invoked the Fifth Amendment to protect his client from self-incrimination." - This means the lawyer used the Fifth Amendment as a legal defense.

* "The ancient ritual invoked the spirits of the ancestors." - This means the ritual was designed to call upon the spirits.

* "The software invoked an error message when it encountered a problem." - This means the software activated a specific message to signal an error.

In general, "invoked" implies a deliberate action taken to bring something into play. It can also suggest that something is being called upon for help or protection.

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