Synonyms of revocation
Examples of revocation in a Sentence
threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
If convicted, Peters faces up to 25 years in prison, a fine of up to $100,000, and a five-year revocation of his driving privileges.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The revocations punished not just actions but also speeches, articles, and Facebook musings.
—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
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
If convicted, Peters faces up to 25 years in prison, a fine of up to $100,000, and a five-year revocation of his driving privileges.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The revocations punished not just actions but also speeches, articles, and Facebook musings.
—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
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“Revocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revocation. Accessed 25 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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