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invoke | discretion |

As a verb invoke

is to call upon (a person, especially a god) for help, assistance or guidance.

As a noun discretion is

discretion.

invoke

English

Alternative forms

* envoke

Verb

(invok)
  • To call upon (a person, especially a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
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  • To appeal for validation to a (notably cited) authority.
    • In certain Christian circles invoking the Bible constitutes irrefutable proof.
  • To conjure up with incantations.
    • This satanist ritual invokes Beelzebub.
  • To bring about as an inevitable consequence.
    • Blasphemy is taboo as it may invoke divine wrath.
  • To solicit, petition for, appeal to a favorable attitude.
    • The envoy invoked the King of Kings's magnanimity to reduce his province's tribute after another draught.
  • (computing) To cause (a program or subroutine) to execute.
    • Interactive programs let the users enter choices and invoke the corresponding routines.
  • * C++ lets you invoke an operator function either by calling the function or by using the overloaded operator with its usual syntax. — Stephen Prata.

    • Synonyms

    * invocate * (sense) call, execute, run

    Derived terms

    * invoker

    Related terms

    * invocation * invocational * invocatory

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    discretion

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
    • Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
  • The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
  • The freedom to make one's own judgements.
    • I leave that to your discretion .

    Antonyms

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    Derived terms

    * discretionary *

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