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

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

But the unit has been allowed to continue to operate for the time being, as Abraxas appealed the revocation and a decision is pending. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 Aug. 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