Revocation
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 An act or instance of revoking. countable, uncountable
"[…] Due to the safety issues identified, ORR has revoked WCRCL's Exemption Certificate.[…] WCR-operated charter trains are unaffected by the revocation, which RAIL understands nominally runs until November, immediately after the 'Jacobite' season is due to end on October 27. The 'Jacobite' is treated separately because it is a timetabled service rather than a charter."
- 2 the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done wordnet
- 3 the state of being cancelled or annulled wordnet
Example
More examples"If one chooses to masticate with one's mouth open at this restaurant, please be aware that this is a serious offense which may result in the revocation of one's premium members' card, requests to leave the premises, and/or feelings of disgust from patrons and staff."
Etymology
From Middle English revocacioun, revocation, from Old French revocacion, from Latin revocationem (accusative of revocatio); equivalent to revoke + -ation.
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