invoked
verb
Definitions
To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
To solicit, petition for, appeal to a favorable attitude.
Example: The envoy invoked the King of Kings's magnanimity to reduce his province's tribute after another drought.
To call to mind (something) for some purpose.
To appeal for validation to a (notably cited) authority.
Example: In certain Christian circles, invoking the Bible constitutes irrefutable proof.