revocation
Americannoun
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the act of revoking; annulment.
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Law. nullification or withdrawal, especially of an offer to contract.
noun
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the act of revoking or state of being revoked; cancellation
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the cancellation or annulment of a legal instrument, esp a will
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the withdrawal of an offer, power of attorney, etc
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Usage
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.
Other Word Forms
- nonrevocation noun
- revocative adjective
- revocatory adjective
Etymology
Origin of revocation
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
Example Sentences
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The DMV reviews the case and the driver’s history to determine next steps, with the ability to impose penalties that could include the suspension or revocation of driving privileges.
From Los Angeles Times
The DMV has the discretion to impose penalties that could include the suspension or revocation of driving privileges.
From Los Angeles Times
"I think first offence we need to look at licence revocation, bail conditions, possible curfew and tag, something as a deterrent," she added.
From BBC
The state has argued the revocation is valid.
From Salon
The company lost multiple legal efforts over the revocation.
From Barron's
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