Revoking: meaning, definitions and examples

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revoking

 

[ rɪˈvoʊkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Revoking refers to the act of officially canceling or withdrawing a decision, order, or permission. This action typically applies in legal or formal situations, such as revoking a license or contract.

Synonyms

abolishing, annulling, canceling, rescinding, withdrawing

Examples of usage

  • The board voted to revoke the company's operating license.
  • He was notified that his access privileges would be revoked.
  • The government is considering revoking the previous regulations.
Context #2 | Verb

general use

To revoke means to take back or withdraw something that was previously granted. It often implies a reversal of a previous decision or action.

Synonyms

recalling, removing, retracting

Examples of usage

  • She decided to revoke her invitation to the party.
  • They might revoke their offer if terms are not met.
  • The school can revoke a student’s enrollment if policies are violated.

Translations

Translations of the word "revoking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revogação

🇮🇳 रद्द करना

🇩🇪 Widerruf

🇮🇩 pencabutan

🇺🇦 анулювання

🇵🇱 unieważnienie

🇯🇵 取り消し

🇫🇷 révocation

🇪🇸 revocación

🇹🇷 iptal etme

🇰🇷 취소

🇸🇦 إلغاء

🇨🇿 zrušení

🇸🇰 zrušenie

🇨🇳 撤销

🇸🇮 preklic

🇮🇸 fellt

🇰🇿 қайтару

🇬🇪 გამორთვა

🇦🇿 ləğv etmə

🇲🇽 revocación

Word origin

The word 'revoke' comes from the Latin 'revocare', which means 'to recall' or 'to summon back'. This is formed from the prefix 're-', meaning 'back', and 'vocare', meaning 'to call'. The term has been used in English since the late Middle Ages, reflecting its legal and formal origins, often associated with the annulment of laws, privileges, or agreements. The evolution of the term emphasizes the authoritative nature of the action, indicating a significant power to rescind or negate previously granted permissions, and is frequently encountered in legal, administrative, and contractual contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,084, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.