Main Entry: ¹re·voke

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈvōk\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): re·voked; re·vok·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French revocer, revoquer, from Latin revocare, from re- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice

Date: 14th century

transitive verb 1 : to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind <revoke a will>
2 : to bring or call backintransitive verb : to fail to follow suit when able in a card game in violation of the rules

— re·vok·er noun