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

2. 1. the cancellation or annulment of a legal instrument, esp a will

   2. the withdrawal of an offer, power of attorney, etc

Other Word Forms

• revocative adjective
• revocatory adjective
• nonrevocation noun

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

Example Sentences

The state has argued the revocation is valid.

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The company lost multiple legal efforts over the revocation.

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Frey, whose campaign filed the challenge that led to the rule committee’s decision, praised the state party for the revocation and ensuring that all the candidates “get treated equally by the DFL in November.”

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"It agreed that seven of the breaches were serious and that revocation of his licence was necessary to protect athletes," said UKA.

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The revocation of the former vice president’s Secret Service detail has turned the question of Harris’ safety into a political issue.

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Related Words

• abrogation 
• cancellation 
• repeal 

When To Use

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.