noun

revocation

rev-uh-KAY-shun/ˌrevəˈkeɪʃn/

The official cancellation of a right or decision.

The board orders the revocation of the restaurant's license.

Official license stamped REVOKED in bold red on desk, clerk withdrawing badge.

Etymology

reLatinback

+vocLatinto call

+ationLatinact or process

Literally a “calling back,” revocation applies that image to retracting something previously granted or declared. Official cancellation thus treats a right or decision as something that can be recalled.

In context

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the length of time the state has taken your driving privileges away was appropriate many times we were able to get license revocation periods reduced

Minnesota License Revocation

More examples

She appeals the revocation of her security clearance.
Driving under the influence can lead to license revocation.
The agency reviews all permit revocations before notifying the owners.

Forms

revocation · revocations

revoke verb — Officially cancel a right, permission, or decision.

revocable adjective — Able to be officially canceled or withdrawn.

Similar words

cancellation: Cancellation also covers plans and events, not just official rights.
annulment: Annulment declares something legally invalid, often from its beginning.
rescission: Rescission specifically reverses or cancels a contract, agreement, or order.