revocation

noun

rev·​o·​ca·​tion ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən 

ri-ˌvō-,

ˌrē-

: an act or instance of revoking

Synonyms

• abandonment
• abortion
• calling
• calling off
• cancellation
• cancelation
• dropping
• recall
• recision
• repeal
• rescission

Examples of revocation in a Sentence

threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges

Recent Examples on the Web

Parking lot operators not in compliance may face fines up to $999 and license suspension or revocation. —Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024

While Americans remain opposed to the construction of a border wall or the revocation of birthright citizenship, many now back a mass deportation plan aimed at removing over 11 million undocumented immigrants from the United States. —Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

Taylor, who is believed to be the first-ever police officer convicted in connection to an on-duty shooting in Travis County, faces up to 10 years in prison and the revocation of his law enforcement license. —Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Oct. 2024

At a probation revocation hearing, Miller apologized for the misunderstanding. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin revocation-, revocatio, from revocare

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

revocation

noun

re·​vo·​ca·​tion

ˌrev-ə-ˈkā-shən

: an act or instance of revoking

Legal Definition

revocation

noun

rev·​o·​ca·​tion ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən 

: an act or instance of revoking