revocation

noun

rev·​o·​ca·​tion ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce revocation (audio)
ri-ˌvō-,
ˌrē-
: an act or instance of revoking

Examples of revocation in a Sentence

threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges
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The rules for revoking the election can get tricky, as revocation may require IRS consent in certain cases. Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 What To Know Officials said the scammers threatened their victims with a license suspension, registration revocation, or further legal action. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025 The previous committee report found that of the 148 grassroots music venues lost in 2023, approximately 22 percent closed due to operational issues, such as the revocation of premises licences or unachievable license renewal terms. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025 Regardless of the outcome, the revocation is a significant rebuke to states’ self-determination and, more specifically, any state hoping to push the nation to quickly abandon fossil fuels in favor of electrification for vehicles. Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for revocation

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of revocation was in the 15th century

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“Revocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revocation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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 How to pronounce revocation (audio)
: an act or instance of revoking
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