Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of officially cancelling or annulling something: "Revocation" refers to the formal action of making a previous decision, law, agreement, or right no longer valid. This action is performed by a person or body with the proper authority.
   • The state of being cancelled or annulled: "Revocation" can also describe the condition or result of having been officially withdrawn or terminated.

Usage

• "Revocation" is a formal term used in legal, governmental, and official contexts.
• It is typically followed by "of" to specify what is being revoked (e.g., revocation of a license, revocation of a law).
• It is an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept or action, but can be countable when referring to specific instances.

Examples

• The judge ordered the revocation of his probation due to the new offense.
• The new policy led to the revocation of several outdated regulations.
• Revocation of your membership will occur if the fees are not paid.
• They are fighting the revocation of their business license in court.

Advanced Usage

• "At the revocation of": At the moment something is revoked or as a consequence of its revocation.
  • The contract terminates at the revocation of the primary license.
• "Subject to revocation": Describing something that can be revoked if certain conditions are not met.
  • This permit is granted on a temporary basis and is subject to revocation.

Variants and Related Words

• Revoke (verb): To officially cancel or annul something.
  • The authorities decided to revoke his passport.
• Revocable (adjective): Capable of being revoked.
  • The trust was set up as a revocable agreement.
• Irrevocable (adjective): Not capable of being changed or revoked.
  • She made an irrevocable decision to sell the company.

Synonyms

• Annulment: The act of declaring something legally invalid.
• Cancellation: The action of making a planned event or right no longer valid.
• Repeal: The official revocation of a law, act, or statute.
• Withdrawal: The act of taking back a privilege, offer, or statement.

Antonyms

• Enactment: The process of passing legislation into law.
• Ratification: The formal approval or confirmation of a decision or law.
• Validation: The action of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something.
• Issuance: The act of officially giving out or granting something (e.g., a license).

Related Phrases

• Letter of revocation: A formal document stating that a power, right, or agreement is revoked.
  • The attorney sent a letter of revocation to the former agent.
• Grounds for revocation: The valid reasons or conditions that justify revoking something.
  • Driving under the influence is clear grounds for license revocation.

Noun

1. the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done
   • the revocation of a law
2. the state of being cancelled or annulled