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revocation

 

[ ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The act of revoking or annulling a decision, decree, or promise. Revocation is often done formally and legally.

Synonyms

annulment, cancellation, repeal.

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Word Description / Examples
revocation

Used in formal or legal contexts to describe the act of officially taking back or rescinding a decision, often referring to licenses, permissions, or legal agreements.

  • The government issued the revocation of his driver's license due to repeated traffic violations
  • The court announced the revocation of the previous ruling
cancellation

Used in everyday contexts to describe stopping or ending something that was planned, such as events, appointments, or subscriptions.

  • The concert faced cancellation due to bad weather
  • I need to call the office to arrange the cancellation of my appointment
repeal

Used in legal and political contexts to describe formally revoking a law or regulation, often with a sense of changing or overturning previous legislation.

  • The legislature voted for the repeal of the outdated law
  • There was a significant campaign advocating for the repeal of the new tax policy
annulment

Used primarily in legal and formal contexts to describe declaring something invalid from the start, often used in relation to marriages, contracts, or elections.

  • They filed for an annulment of their marriage after only three months
  • The election results faced annulment due to evidence of widespread fraud

Examples of usage

  • The revocation of his driving license was due to multiple traffic violations.
  • The revocation of the contract was necessary due to breach of terms.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The official cancellation or withdrawal of a previously granted power, authority, or privilege.

Synonyms

nullification, recall, withdrawal.

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revocation

As it is the same as the first instance, please refer to the explanation above.
recall

Situations where a product is being officially requested to be returned due to safety issues, or when there is a need to remove someone from office.

  • The company issued a recall for the faulty car model
  • The governor faced a recall election due to widespread dissatisfaction
withdrawal

General context where something or someone is being pulled back or removed, often used to describe military, financial, or personal pullbacks.

  • The withdrawal of troops from the war zone was seen as a positive step towards peace
  • She made a withdrawal from her bank account
nullification

Legal or formal settings where an act or law is declared invalid or void, often on constitutional grounds.

  • The court ruled in favor of the nullification of the unconstitutional provision
  • The nullification of the contract left both parties looking for new agreements

Examples of usage

  • The revocation of his security clearance was a serious blow to his career.
  • The revocation of the permit led to the closure of the business.

Translations

Translations of the word "revocation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revogação

🇮🇳 रद्द करना

🇩🇪 Widerruf

🇮🇩 pencabutan

🇺🇦 відкликання

🇵🇱 odwołanie

🇯🇵 取り消し

🇫🇷 révocation

🇪🇸 revocación

🇹🇷 fesih

🇰🇷 철회

🇸🇦 إلغاء

🇨🇿 zrušení

🇸🇰 zrušenie

🇨🇳 撤销

🇸🇮 preklic

🇮🇸 afnám

🇰🇿 кері қайтару

🇬🇪 გაუქმება

🇦🇿 ləğv

🇲🇽 revocación

Etymology

The word 'revocation' originates from the Latin word 'revocatio', which means 'a recalling'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of revocation has been an integral part of legal systems worldwide, allowing for the annulment or cancellation of decisions, contracts, or privileges.

See also: irrevocably.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,228 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.