Synonyms of revocation
Examples of revocation in a Sentence
threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges
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The department has also underscored that businesses selling unlawful products face fines, license suspension or revocation, and potential criminal penalties.
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David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Constitutional experts say revocation is nearly impossible; no broadcast licenses are up for renewal until 2028, and the process takes multiple years with steep legal burdens.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
With donor registries largely managed at the state level and no unified federal reporting requirement for removals, comprehensive national data on revocations is elusive.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The government also argued the court should limit any ruling to the specific plaintiffs rather than weigh whether the laws are unconstitutional in all situations, and that visa revocations are largely immune from court challenges under federal law.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
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David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Constitutional experts say revocation is nearly impossible; no broadcast licenses are up for renewal until 2028, and the process takes multiple years with steep legal burdens.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
With donor registries largely managed at the state level and no unified federal reporting requirement for removals, comprehensive national data on revocations is elusive.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The government also argued the court should limit any ruling to the specific plaintiffs rather than weigh whether the laws are unconstitutional in all situations, and that visa revocations are largely immune from court challenges under federal law.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Revocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revocation. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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revocation
noun
rev·o·ca·tion
ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən 
: an act or instance of revoking
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