Revoke
(verb)
- Cancel or annul (a decree, decision, or promise).
- Take away or withdraw (a privilege, right, or possession).
Origin:
Late middle english: from latin revocare, from re- "back" + vocare "to call".
Examples:
- The company revoked the offer due to the candidate's lack of qualifications.
- The government revoked the license of the restaurant for failing to meet health standards.
- He was forced to revoke his promise to take the children to the park.
- The committee has the power to revoke any member who fails to attend meetings.
- The school board decided to revoke the student's suspension after new evidence was presented.