Meaning & use
revocation
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the official cancellation or withdrawal of a right, privilege, license, or agreement.
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The restaurant faced revocation of its liquor license after repeated violations.
The court ordered the revocation of his driving privileges following the third offense.
A note on using this word
Revocation is common in legal and administrative contexts, such as revoking licenses, contracts, or citizenship.
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cancellationannulment
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