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 back intransitive verb : to fail to follow suit when able in a card game in violation of the rules

— re·vok·er noun