invoked

verb

1. To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
2. 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 drought.”
3. To call to mind (something) for some purpose.
4. To appeal for validation to a (notably cited) authority.“In certain Christian circles, invoking the Bible constitutes irrefutable proof.”