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

While license revocations are extremely rare, critics say the threat of losing a license can pressure broadcasters and raise concerns about government interference in editorial and programming decisions. — Reuters, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Wolff now faces two felony bail jumping counts, two counts of failure to get a hunting license, two counts of hunting deer during a closed season, and two counts of hunting after revocation, according to Fox11. — David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026

As part of the new guidance message, DHS threatened universities with legal consequences — including the revocation of their permission to enroll international students. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

This revocation process is expected to occur on a rolling basis, not all at once, the administration source said. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Aug. 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