as in cancelation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges
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Recent Examples of revocation
Though the recent nationwide injunction provides some relief, students can still be vulnerable to visa revocation.
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Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 1 June 2025
Harvard's lawsuit and students call revocation an attack on free speech
The move has come amid a broader crackdown on universities accused of failing to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and adequately quash pro-Palestinian activism on campuses.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 May 2025
But the revocation isn’t just about a feud between a university and the US president.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Murmurs and some cheers were heard at commencement Thursday after a federal judge extended a temporary order blocking the Trump administration’s revocation of Harvard’s ability to enroll international students.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 29 May 2025
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Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 1 June 2025
Harvard's lawsuit and students call revocation an attack on free speech
The move has come amid a broader crackdown on universities accused of failing to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and adequately quash pro-Palestinian activism on campuses.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 May 2025
But the revocation isn’t just about a feud between a university and the US president.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Murmurs and some cheers were heard at commencement Thursday after a federal judge extended a temporary order blocking the Trump administration’s revocation of Harvard’s ability to enroll international students.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revocation
Noun
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Newark Airport’s third runway reopened ahead of schedule Monday, increasing the capacity of the beleaguered transit hub amid staffing and technical concerns that have led to widespread cancellations and delays over the past several weeks.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2025
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One time Plymouth actually sent its players to a match against Watford by train, but a cancellation meant that the trains were so crowded, the players had to sit on the floor.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Moreover, reengaging with Iran does not require the abandonment of normalization efforts with Israel.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
10 June 2025
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“Revocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revocation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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