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revocation

[ rev-uh-key-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of revoking; annulment.
  2. Law. nullification or withdrawal, especially of an offer to contract.


revocation

/ ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən; ˈrɛvəkətərɪ; -trɪ /

noun

  1. the act of revoking or state of being revoked; cancellation
    1. the cancellation or annulment of a legal instrument, esp a will
    2. the withdrawal of an offer, power of attorney, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • revocatory, adjective
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Other Words From

  • rev·o·ca·tive [rev, -, uh, -key-tiv, ri-, vok, -, uh, -], rev·o·ca·to·ry [rev, -, uh, -k, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
  • nonrev·o·cation noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of revocation1

1375–1425; late Middle English revocacion < Latin revocātiōn- (stem of revocātiō ) a calling back, equivalent to revocāt ( us ) (past participle of revocāre to revoke ) + -iōn- -ion
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Example Sentences

Mr Thevathas did not challenge the revocation of the premises licence he had held since 22 August.

From BBC

However, the California Department of Public Health said it has the authority to resolve such cases with other actions, “such as an appeal or settlement, that may not include immediate licensure suspension or revocation actions.”

It had therefore not sought permission from the Home Office to have a temporary revocation of Hosein's deportation order.

From BBC

He also filed a complaint with the Justice Department’s Inspector General alleging the revocation was retaliation against a whistleblower.

Calhoun’s early release was conditional — and subject to revocation if he violated his release terms.

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What does revocation mean?

Revocation is the withdrawal or cancellation of something.

Revocation is a noun form of the verb revoke, which means to take back, withdraw, or cancel. Revoke and revocation are typically used in the context of officially taking back or cancelling some kind of right, status, or privilege that has already been given or approved. Passports and laws are subject to revocation, for example.

In the context of law, revocation typically refers to the withdrawal of an offer or the nullification of a legal contract like a will.

Example: The revocation of your privileges was a consequence of your repeated rule violations.

Where does revocation come from?

The first records of the word revocation come from around 1400. It ultimately derives from the Latin verb revocāre, which means “to call back” or “to withdraw” and is a combination of re-, meaning “back” or “again,” and vocāre, “to call.” Vocāre is also the root of words like invoke, evoke, and provoke.

A right or privilege has to have been granted or approved in the first place before it can be called back or revoked. Revocation is often used in a legal context to refer to certain rights or credentials being taken away, such as a driver’s license. Revocation of a person’s access or status can happen as a punishment for breaking the rules or for other reasons. The same thing goes when revocation happens in less official or less serious contexts. For example, a parent’s revocation of a kid’s screen time might be done as punishment.

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What are some other forms of revocation?

  • revoke (verb)
  • revocatory (adjective)
  • revocative (adjective)

What are some synonyms for revocation?

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How is revocation used in real life?

Revocation is typically used in serious and official contexts.

 

 

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Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of revocation?

  1. reversal
  2. nullification
  3. reward
  4. cancellation

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