Definition of invoking:
(v) :
(transitive) To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
(v) :
(transitive) To solicit, petition for, appeal to a favorable attitude.
(v) :
(transitive) To appeal for validation to a (notably cited) authority.
(v) :
(transitive) To call to mind (something) for some purpose.
(v) :
(transitive, computing) To cause (a program or subroutine) to execute.
(v) :
(transitive) To conjure up with incantations.