evocation

American  

[ev-uh-key-shuhn, ee-voh-key-] / ˌɛv əˈkeɪ ʃən, ˌi voʊˈkeɪ- /

noun

1. an act or instance of evoking; a calling forth.

   the evocation of old memories.

2. Law. (formerly) an action of a court in summoning a case from another, usually lower, court for purposes of complete review and decision, as on an appeal in which the issue is incidental or procedural and the court of first instance has not yet rendered a decision on its merits; the removal of a case from one court to another.

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evocation British  

/ ˌɛvəˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of evoking

2. French law the transference of a case from an inferior court for adjudication by a higher tribunal

3. another word for induction

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Etymology

Origin of evocation

1400–50; late Middle English evocacioun < Latin ēvocātiōn- (stem of ēvocātiō ) calling forth, out, equivalent to ēvocāt ( us ) (past participle of ēvocāre to evoke ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

More gripping is the author’s evocation of her ancestors’ tale.

From The Wall Street Journal

The single square column features crouching figures in the capital who seem to be holding up the arch, a playful evocation of the classical figure of the caryatid or herm.

From The Wall Street Journal

As an evocation of a remarkable figure, by turns obstinate and unexpectedly endearing, Longford’s book remains unsurpassed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The effects budget has been spent where it matters, with some detailed evocations of late 19th century Chicago and Washington that don’t scream CGI.

From Los Angeles Times

With the help of a wordless Los Angeles Master Chorale, Reid tells the story through ever-surprising instrumental evocation.

From Los Angeles Times