revocation

noun

rev·​o·​ca·​tion ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce revocation (audio)
ri-ˌvō-,
ˌrē-
: an act or instance of revoking

Examples of revocation in a Sentence

threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges
Recent Examples on the Web In exchange for La Mesa-Spring Valley halting its revocation proceedings, Sparrow has agreed to a new correction contract to address the district’s concerns. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024 Seriously injuring someone or killing someone during a brake checking accident can result in felony charges and up to 204 months in prison and permanent revocation of your driver’s license, according to Browning & Long, a firm based in Charlotte. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024 The revocation of Kashmir’s special autonomy in August and the passage in December of a citizenship bill seen as discriminating against Muslims drew widespread international scrutiny and domestic criticism. Anubhav Gupta, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2020 Those who fail to do so face a fine, suspension or license revocation. Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for revocation 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin revocation-, revocatio, from revocare

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of revocation was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Revocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revocation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

revocation

noun
re·​vo·​ca·​tion
ˌrev-ə-ˈkā-shən
: an act or instance of revoking

Legal Definition

revocation

noun
rev·​o·​ca·​tion ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce revocation (audio)
: an act or instance of revoking

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