as in cancellation
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
On June 5 — after a hearing on the issue was continued multiple times — a Platte County associate circuit judge sustained the one-year revocation and ordered it to begin immediately.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
However, the allegation resulted in the immediate removal of Mickelson from the golf grounds and revocation of his longtime membership at the club.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly told CBS Colorado that Bauserman has had several revocations and suspensions of his license over the last 10 years.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
The Black Panther Party has retained attorneys and is challenging the revocations in court.
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Ross Dimattei,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for revocation
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
However, the allegation resulted in the immediate removal of Mickelson from the golf grounds and revocation of his longtime membership at the club.
—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly told CBS Colorado that Bauserman has had several revocations and suspensions of his license over the last 10 years.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
The Black Panther Party has retained attorneys and is challenging the revocations in court.
—
Ross Dimattei,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for revocation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revocation
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In the event of cancellation, Sponsor will award the Prize in a drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to cancellation.
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Designed for travel, work or leisure, the EH13 features intelligent hybrid active noise cancellation for a more focused listening experience.
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For defenders, a subsidy regime this complex is vulnerable not only to broad repeal, but to administrative friction.
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This White House championed the repeal, enacted by Republican majorities in Congress, of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits for EVs and continues to treat EVs as a fringe product.
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It’s been so interesting to hear about plugging and abandonment issues from a different perspective.
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Despite the closure, Ringas hopes the attractions — or even the entire park — will be saved from abandonment.
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Fuller, an early feminist, played a central role in many progressive movements in 19th century America, including abolition and prison reform.
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He was ultimately released after President Prabowo Subianto granted abolition.
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“Revocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revocation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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