Definition of Revocation

Rev`o`ca´tion
n.1.The act of calling back, or the state of being recalled; recall.
2.The act by which one, having the right, annuls an act done, a power or authority given, or a license, gift, or benefit conferred; repeal; reversal; as, the revocation of an edict, a power, a will, or a license.


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abjuration, abjurement, abolishment, abolition, abrogation, absolute contradiction, annulment, cancel, canceling, cancellation, cassation, contradiction, contrary assertion, contravention, controversion, countering, countermand, counterorder, crossing, defeasance, denial, disaffirmation, disallowance, disavowal, disclaimer, disclamation, disowning, disownment, disproof, expatriation, forswearing, gainsaying, impugnment, invalidation, nullification, palinode, palinody, recall, recantation, refutation, renege, reneging, renouncement, renunciation, repeal, repudiation, rescinding, rescindment, rescission, retractation, retraction, reversal, revoke, revokement, setting aside, suspension, unsaying, vacation, vacatur, voidance, voiding, waiver, waiving, withdrawal, write-off


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