Meaning & use
revoke
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To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, right, or privilege.
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The state revoked his driver's license after the third violation.
The company revoked the offer once it discovered the discrepancy in his resume.
A note on using this word
Commonly used for licenses, permits, and privileges formally taken away by an authority.
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