REVOCATION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

revocation

noun

ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən

Definition of revocation

as in cancellation

the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges

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Recent Examples of revocation Addressing the visa revocations of Mexican politicians at her morning news conference Friday, Sheinbaum urged the United States to provide evidence of any allegations against them but said the issue would not lead to a conflict with Washington. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 During the case, Edney had to center his arguments on a state statute the county said was the reason for the revocation. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Legal avenue opens up The revocation of the special-use permit stripped the facility of its ability to hold immigrants. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026 Businesses that continue selling products covered by the ban can also face license revocation and civil fines of up to $10,000 per day. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revocation

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Noun

Depending on the airline and circumstances, carriers may reimburse reasonable travel expenses due to controllable cancellations and delays, subject to review.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Rolling Stone had subsequently reported that Beard’s health was the cause of the cancellation.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of cancellation

Noun

Officials argue the repeal is necessary for responsible forest management and to reduce wildfire risk.

— Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026
For three days businesses, schools, public transit, and even the city’s airport ceased operations as protesters demanded the repeal of Law 2029, lower water rates, and the return of the city’s water system to public control.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of repeal

Noun

The idea of full abolition—beloved by both leaders but not part of the Reykjavik agenda—was an improvised moment, almost an accident, and not some premeditated masterstroke (as the movie implies) by Reagan.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
The party’s divisions were even more apparent Thursday during a lengthy debate over a resolution calling for the formal abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026

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