revocation

noun

rev·o·ca·tion ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən

ri-ˌvō-,

ˌrē-

Synonyms of revocation next

: 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 Doctors who perform abortions considered unlawful in Texas face up to 99 years in jail and up to a $100,000 fine, as well as revocation of their medical license. —

Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 29 Nov. 2023 The revocation followed a series of incidents that heightened concerns about the hazards and inconveniences caused by Cruise’s robotaxis. —

Tom Krisher, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2023 Elrod’s opinion said the full revocation of the FDA’s approval of the drug was likely barred by legal time limits. —

Kevin McGill, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2023 Elrod’s opinion said the full revocation of FDA’s approval of the drug was likely barred by legal time limits. —

Time, 17 Aug. 2023 Elrod's opinion Wednesday said the full revocation of FDA's approval of the drug was likely barred by legal time limits. —

Kevin McGill, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2023 The board voted unanimously for the revocation during a meeting on Aug. 3, according to a release from the Office of the Indiana Attorney General. —

Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Aug. 2023 Tettleton’s criminal history dates back to 1999, according to jail and court records, with charges including drug trafficking, burglary, assault, theft, robbery, multiple counts of probation revocation, and manufacturing/trafficking methamphetamine. —

Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 18 Aug. 2023 Elrod’s opinion Wednesday said the full revocation of FDA’s approval of the drug was likely barred by legal time limits. —

Kevin McGill, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Aug. 2023 See More

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