revocation

noun

rev·​o·​ca·​tion ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən 

ri-ˌvō-, 

ˌrē-

: an act or instance of revoking

Synonyms of revocation

• cancellation
• repeal
• abandonment
• abolition

Examples of revocation in a Sentence

threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges

Recent Examples on the Web

Rivera said Rubio asked for his help in early 2017 developing a Venezuela policy that included sanctions against Maduro officials and business associates, visa revocations, the release of political prisoners and free elections. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Together, the four measures also include longer license revocation periods and ignition-interlock requirements for certain repeat offenders. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Social media users will use the revocation of media access to beat up TCU whenever the mood strikes. — Mac Engel september 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

There is also a chance of restitution up to $5,000 and revocation of all hunting and fishing privileges nationwide. — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin revocation-, revocatio, from revocare

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for revocation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

revocation

noun

re·​vo·​ca·​tion

ˌrev-ə-ˈkā-shən

: an act or instance of revoking

Legal Definition

revocation

noun

rev·​o·​ca·​tion ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən 

: an act or instance of revoking