revocation
(noun) the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done; “the revocation of a law”
revocation, annulment
(noun) the state of being cancelled or annulled
Source: WordNet® 3.1
revocation (countable and uncountable, plural revocations)
An act or instance of revoking.
• overaction
Source: Wiktionary
Rev`o*ca"tion, n. Etym: [L. revocatio: cf. F. révocation.]
1. The act of calling back, or the state of being recalled; recall. One that saw the people bent for the revocation of Calvin, gave him notice of their affection. Hooker.
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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
8 June 2025
(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable
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