revocation

noun
UK: /ˌrevəˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌrevəˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The act of officially canceling something, like a law or a permit.

    1. The revocation of his license meant he could no longer drive.
    2. The judge ordered the revocation of the contract due to fraudulent activity.

  2. The act of taking back or withdrawing something that has been given or offered.

    1. The offer's revocation surprised us, as it seemed a sure thing.
    2. His revocation of support led to the project's ultimate failure.

Synonyms

cancellation repeal withdrawal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "revocation" in English means: The act of officially canceling something, like a law or a permit., The act of taking back or withdrawing something that has been given or offered..

The phonetic transcription of "revocation" is /ˌrevəˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌrevəˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "revocation": cancellation, repeal, withdrawal.

Example usage of "revocation": "The revocation of his license meant he could no longer drive.". More examples on the page.