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Revoked: meaning, definitions and examples

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revoked

 

[ rษชหˆvoสŠkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

The term 'revoked' refers to the act of officially cancelling or withdrawing something that was previously granted. It is often used in legal scenarios, such as with licenses, agreements, or privileges. When something is revoked, it is rendered void, and the rights or privileges associated with it are no longer valid. This action can be temporary or permanent, depending on the circumstances surrounding the revocation.

Synonyms

annulled, canceled, rescinded, terminated, withdrawn

Examples of usage

  • Her driver's license was revoked after repeated violations.
  • The school board revoked the student's suspension after reviewing the case.
  • His access to the building was revoked due to security concerns.

Translations

Translations of the word "revoked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revogado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช widerrufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dibatalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐัะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cofniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–ใ‚Šๆถˆใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉvoquรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ revocado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iptal edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ทจ์†Œ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุบู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odvolanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zruลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’ค้”€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preklican

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afturkallaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตั€ั– ัˆะฐา›ั‹ั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™ฤŸv edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ revocado

Etymology

The word 'revoked' stems from the Latin word 'revocare', which means 'to call back' or 'to summoning'. This word is composed of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'vocare', meaning 'to call'. The concept of revocation has been used throughout history in legal, ecclesiastical, and administrative contexts, where officials or authorities have the power to remove rights, benefits, or permissions previously granted to individuals or groups. As legal systems evolved, the term became associated closely with the formal processes of law, particularly in the areas of licensing, permits, and agreements. Its usage has expanded into a broader context, reflecting any situation where something is taken back or cancelled, hence integrating into everyday language.

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Position #8,783 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.