Revocation
noun
The act of taking back or cancelling something.
She appealed against the revocation of her driving license.
Often appears as...
- revocation of license
- revocation of privileges
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The act of officially saying that a law, contract, agreement or decision is no longer valid.
The revocation of the treaty caused an international outcry.
Often appears as...
- revocation of treaty
- revocation of agreement
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The act of taking back or cancelling something.
She appealed against the revocation of her driving license.
Often appears as...
- revocation of license
- revocation of privileges
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The act of officially saying that a law, contract, agreement or decision is no longer valid.
The revocation of the treaty caused an international outcry.
Often appears as...
- revocation of treaty
- revocation of agreement
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Official Actions
Revocation often involves formal procedures by authorities or institutions.
After the scandal, his professional certification faced revocation.
Pro Tip 2/3Unwanted Consequences
Revocation usually follows rule breaking or safety concerns and is generally undesirable.
Drunk driving could lead to the revocation of driving privileges.
Pro Tip 3/3Reversible Process
Sometimes, revocation can be appealed and potentially reversed.
He sought a lawyer's help for the revocation of his license.
Pro Tip 1/3Official Actions
Revocation often involves formal procedures by authorities or institutions.
After the scandal, his professional certification faced revocation.
Pro Tip 2/3Unwanted Consequences
Revocation usually follows rule breaking or safety concerns and is generally undesirable.
Drunk driving could lead to the revocation of driving privileges.
Pro Tip 3/3Reversible Process
Sometimes, revocation can be appealed and potentially reversed.
He sought a lawyer's help for the revocation of his license.
Pro Tip 1/3Official Actions
Revocation often involves formal procedures by authorities or institutions.
After the scandal, his professional certification faced revocation.
Pro Tip 2/3Unwanted Consequences
Revocation usually follows rule breaking or safety concerns and is generally undesirable.
Drunk driving could lead to the revocation of driving privileges.
Pro Tip 3/3Reversible Process
Sometimes, revocation can be appealed and potentially reversed.
He sought a lawyer's help for the revocation of his license.
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Quote examples
Mordechai Vanunu
Israeli Scientist
I am asking the state of Israel to revoke my citizenship. This wish for revocation of citizenship is neither new nor recent. Now, however, it is supported by the new Revocation of Citizenship Law.
Quote examples
Mordechai Vanunu
Israeli Scientist
I am asking the state of Israel to revoke my citizenship. This wish for revocation of citizenship is neither new nor recent. Now, however, it is supported by the new Revocation of Citizenship Law.
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