as in cancelation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges
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Recent Examples of revocation
But the revocation of birthright citizenship from the children of Haitian immigrants – retroactive to 1929 – left hundreds of thousands of people stateless overnight, according to the Center for Migration Studies in New York, which advocates for immigrant rights.
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Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has since reversed those revocations, including those of four University of Alabama students.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
What To Know Ávila's post did not indicate whether she was provided with a reason for the visa revocation.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
His ruling, stopping the TPS revocation while the lawsuit plays out in his court, was a blow to the Trump administration.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has since reversed those revocations, including those of four University of Alabama students.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
What To Know Ávila's post did not indicate whether she was provided with a reason for the visa revocation.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
His ruling, stopping the TPS revocation while the lawsuit plays out in his court, was a blow to the Trump administration.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revocation
Noun
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Newark Airport’s third runway reopened ahead of schedule Monday, increasing the capacity of the beleaguered transit hub amid staffing and technical concerns that have led to widespread cancellations and delays over the past several weeks.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2025
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One time Plymouth actually sent its players to a match against Watford by train, but a cancellation meant that the trains were so crowded, the players had to sit on the floor.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The abandonment of past constraints like the Conrad Rule has created a loophole, enabling legislators to use reconciliation to enact policies that could harm the nation’s fiscal outlook, simply by demonstrating fiscal impact.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The Women’s Comprehensive Care Window offers psychological counseling, legal assistance, referral to shelters and specialized services for women facing violence, discrimination or abandonment.—
Alicia G Kerber Palma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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“Revocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revocation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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