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

For the third violation, the firearms dealer could face a misdemeanor charge and license revocation. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 1 July 2026

The beach town also set up a one-strike revocation rule for short-term lodging permit holders whose tenants are in violation of public safety laws during the safety enhancement periods. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Details about his February 2025 arrest were also scarce during his hearing on the revocation of his supervised release. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026

Accountants who violate those duties may face fines, sanctions, suspension or revocation of a license, loss of practice privileges, and, in cases involving criminal conduct, even prison. — Bruce Weinstein, Forbes.com, 26 June 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