revocation

noun

rev·​o·​ca·​tion ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce revocation (audio)
ri-ˌvō-
ˌrē-
Synonyms of revocationnext
: an act or instance of revoking

Examples of revocation in a Sentence

threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges
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The office’s review of more than 600 public complaints alleging the practice has so far led to one license plate revocation, according to another letter obtained via the FOIA. Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 2 Dec. 2025 Such a revocation would put at risk approximately 700 Somali nationals nationwide who had TPS status as of March this year, as most Somalis in the state are American nationals. Chad De Guzman, Time, 1 Dec. 2025 The refugee program is currently undergoing a comprehensive review, and individuals determined to have been admitted improperly could face the revocation of their status. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025 According to the Pulaski County jail roster, Clay was being held Thursday night on multiple felony warrants, a probation revocation warrant and a hold from the Arkansas State Hospital. Arkansas Online, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for revocation

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of revocation was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Revocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revocation. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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 How to pronounce revocation (audio)
: an act or instance of revoking
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