revocation

[rev-uh-key-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of revoking; annulment.

2. Law.,  nullification or withdrawal, especially of an offer to contract.

revocation

/ ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən, ˈrɛvəkətərɪ, -trɪ /

noun

1. the act of revoking or state of being revoked; cancellation

2. 1. the cancellation or annulment of a legal instrument, esp a will

   2. the withdrawal of an offer, power of attorney, etc

Other Word Forms

• revocatory adjective
• revocative adjective
• nonrevocation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revocation¹

1375–1425; late Middle English revocacion < Latin revocātiōn- (stem of revocātiō ) a calling back, equivalent to revocāt ( us ) (past participle of revocāre to revoke ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

According to the EPA statement, the revocation of those standards will begin with those set in 2010 for light-duty vehicles, as well as those set in 2011 for medium and heavy-duty vehicles and engines.

From BBC

These could trigger immediate action - including suspension, restriction or even revocation of the airline's approvals.

From BBC

California law allows the suspension or revocation of a nursing home’s license once a facility gets two such violations within a 24-month period.

From Los Angeles Times

But among those in L.A.’s Asian American community, the issue of the visa revocations was top of mind.

From Los Angeles Times

Harvard immediately sued Noem and her department and other agencies, rightfully calling the revocation “a blatant violation of the First Amendment,” and within hours a judge issued a temporary restraining order against the revocation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abrogation 
• cancellation 
• repeal 

When To Use

What does revocation mean?

Revocation is the withdrawal or cancellation of something.Revocation is a noun form of the verb revoke, which means to take back, withdraw, or cancel. Revoke and revocation are typically used in the context of officially taking back or cancelling some kind of right, status, or privilege that has already been given or approved. Passports and laws are subject to revocation, for example.In the context of law, revocation typically refers to the withdrawal of an offer or the nullification of a legal contract like a will.Example: The revocation of your privileges was a consequence of your repeated rule violations.