REVOCATIONS

Noun

revocations

plural of revocation

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


REVOCATION

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



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