Synonyms of revocation
Examples of revocation in a Sentence
threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges
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The revocations punished not just actions but also speeches, articles, and Facebook musings.
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Violating any of the code’s provisions could result in suspension or revocation of the rental license, and operating a short-term rental without a license could lead to a fee of up to $1,000.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Government lawyers urged the court to dismiss the case, arguing no specific plaintiff has faced deportation or visa revocation and that any harm is speculative.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Vernikov also assailed Mamdani's revocation of an Adams order that regulated protests at houses of worship.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Violating any of the code’s provisions could result in suspension or revocation of the rental license, and operating a short-term rental without a license could lead to a fee of up to $1,000.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Government lawyers urged the court to dismiss the case, arguing no specific plaintiff has faced deportation or visa revocation and that any harm is speculative.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Vernikov also assailed Mamdani's revocation of an Adams order that regulated protests at houses of worship.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for revocation
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“Revocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revocation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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revocation
noun
rev·o·ca·tion
ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən 
: an act or instance of revoking
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