REVOCATION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

revocation

noun

ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən

Definition of revocation

as in cancellation

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 The agenda covers the producer responsibility plan, contingency planning, plan termination, revocation of a PRO’s status and annual reports. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 In a 26-page decision, Kelly found that the revocation of their journalists' hard passes likely violated their Fifth and First Amendment rights. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 The penalty options, as reported by ESPN, include a half-season suspension for a coach; a fine up to 50% of the sport’s annual budget and revocation of league voting rights. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors must establish a legally sufficient connection between the circumstances of naturalization and the grounds for revocation. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revocation

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Noun

While flight delays, cancellations and baggage issues contribute to disruptive behaviour, by far the biggest factor is alcohol.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
American Airlines has no award flight change or cancellation fees.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of cancellation

Noun

Today with the formal repeal of the Roadless Rule rule expected early next year, the picture on the ground in timber country looks messier.

— Kirk Siegler, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
Dispute over retroactive repeal The challenge also centers on the General Assembly’s subsequent repeal of the posting requirement.

— Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of repeal

Noun

Stewart gave the character so much humanity, life, and fear, the terror of a life wasted in pursuit of wealth to the abandonment of all else.

— Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
If one relative always made Christmas dinner, this year’s gathering may shift to a potluck, a smaller meal or a new host, a change the Hospice Foundation of America describes as a form of compromise rather than abandonment.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of abandonment

Noun

Only his vote can hasten the abolition of slavery who asserts his own freedom by his vote.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
The financial settlement that accompanied Britain’s abolition of slavery in 1834 makes the injustice particularly stark.

— Brooke N. Newman, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

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