English Dictionary
Definition of “convoke”
convoke (kənˈvəʊk
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to call (a meeting, assembly, etc) together; summon
Alternative Forms
convocative (kənˈvɒkətɪv) adjective conˈvoker noun Word Origin
C16: from Latin convocāre, from vocāre to call
Usage examples
`In the protection of the holy Angels," Razoxane persisted, `and by the power of the seven Shadows, I convoke the Clinicians.
Pritchard, John, Night Sisters (1993)The constitution seemed clearly to indicate that the President of the Republic was obliged to convoke parliament.
Wright, Vincent, The Government and Politics of France (1989)
