revokes; revoked; revoking
formal
: to officially cancel the power or effect of (something, such as a law, license, agreement, etc.) : to make (something) not valid
The judge revoked her driver's license.
Their work permits were revoked.
He threatened to revoke [=retract, cancel] his offer.
Their privileges were revoked after they misbehaved.
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“Revoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/revoke. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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