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Revoke

usgb/rɪˈvəʊk/Volume
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Authority Needed

Only someone with official power can revoke something formally.

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Only the head of the department has the authority to revoke your access to the lab.
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Serious Consequences

Revoking is serious and can have big impacts on someone's rights or abilities.

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If you cheat on the exam, the university may revoke your degree.
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Permanent Action

Revoking usually implies a permanent cancelation, not a temporary one.

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My membership was revoked after I broke the club's rules.
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