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

So Microsoft has resorted to other revocation methods, specifically SBAT (Secure Boot Advanced Targeting) and Secure Boot Security Version Number (SVN). — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 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

Resigned-Disciplinary — This is Oregon’s version of disciplinary revocation. — David J. Neal july 5, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026

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