invoke

/in-VOHK/verb

to call on a law, authority, or higher power; to cite in support

The lawyer invoked the fifth amendment on her client's behalf.
Synonyms
cite, appeal to, summon
Antonyms
waive
Root
voc- (call)
Memory hook
in + voc (call): call an authority in.

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