revocation

noun

rev·​o·​ca·​tion ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən 

ri-ˌvō-, 

ˌrē-

: an act or instance of revoking

Synonyms of revocation

• cancellation
• repeal
• abandonment
• abolition

Examples of revocation in a Sentence

threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges

Recent Examples on the Web

Just over a year after getting a 30-day license suspension, a Sunny Isles Beach plastic surgery center got a permanent license revocation from the Florida Department of Health this month. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

In Wisconsin, a first-time offense is considered a civil violation with potential fines and revocation of his driver’s license. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Some broader revocation rules have been pushed to 2027, adding more complexity for teams managing consent. — Angela Palo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The complaints are civil allegations, and none of the defendants will lose citizenship unless a court orders its revocation. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for revocation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

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 

: an act or instance of revoking