Revocation

Pronunciation: /rɛvəˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of revocation

noun the action of officially canceling or annulling something, such as a law, decree, or agreement

Example Sentences

A1 Revocation means the act of officially cancelling or withdrawing something.

A2 The revocation of his driver's license left him unable to drive legally.

B1 The company issued a revocation of the contract due to breach of terms.

B2 The revocation of her visa came as a shock to her.

C1 The revocation of the law sparked protests and debates among the citizens.

C2 The revocation of his professional license had serious consequences for his career.

Examples of revocation in a Sentence

formal The revocation of his license was a serious consequence of his reckless driving.

informal They're talking about revocation of her membership if she doesn't pay her dues soon.

slang If you keep breaking the rules, you're gonna get hit with a revocation, dude.

figurative The revocation of her trust in him was the final straw in their relationship.

Grammatical Forms of revocation

• past tense: revoked
• plural: revocations
• comparative: more revoked
• superlative: most revoked
• present tense: revoke
• future tense: will revoke
• perfect tense: have revoked
• continuous tense: is revoking
• singular: revocation
• positive degree: revocation
• infinitive: to revoke
• gerund: revoking
• participle: revoked

Origin and Evolution of revocation

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'revocation' originated from the Latin word 'revocatio', which means a calling back or recalling.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the act of recalling or annulling a decree or decision, the word 'revocation' has evolved to also encompass the act of officially canceling or reversing a previous decision, agreement, or permission.