Revocation
(noun)
- The act of cancelling, annulling, or voiding a previously made decision, law, or agreement.
- The act of taking away or withdrawing something that has been granted, such as a license, a right, or a privilege.
- The act of revoking a privilege, such as a license to practice law, due to a violation of rules or laws.
Origin:
From the latin word 'revocare' meaning 'to call back', the word has been in use since the 16th century.
Examples:
- The revocation of the treaty resulted in a diplomatic crisis.
- The revocation of his driving license was the result of repeated speeding tickets.
- The revocation of the license was a severe blow to the company.
- The revocation of the agreement caused widespread confusion.
- The revocation of her visa came as a surprise to everyone.