invoke-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; ask for the aid or protection of.

Examples:
You must invoke the spirit.
Invoke God in times of trouble.
He invoked his ancestors.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: invoke.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3

Sense Number 2: Cite as an authority; resort to (as in an argument).

Examples:
He invoked an ancient custom.
She invoked the law that would save her.
He invokes the name of Arthur D. Little to support his statement.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: invoke.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2