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Learn to pronounce re·voke

/rəˈvōk/
verb
  1. put an end to the validity or operation of (a decree, decision, or promise).
    "the men appealed and the sentence was revoked"
    synonyms: cancel, repeal, rescind, reverse, abrogate, annul, nullify, declare null and void, make void, void, invalidate, render invalid, quash, abolish, set aside, countermand, retract, withdraw, overrule, override, vacate, avoid, recall, disannul
  2. (in bridge, whist, and other card games) fail to follow suit despite being able to do so.

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1. : to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind. revoke a will. 2. : to bring or call back.
to say officially that an agreement, permission, or law is no longer effective: Licenses can be revoked for up to five years.
Other forms: revoked; revoking; revokes. When you revoke something, you officially cancel it, like when you revoke your sister's "coolest sibling" award ...
Aug 29, 2024 · The meaning of REVOCATION is an act or instance of revoking.
revoke in American English · 1. to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal. to revoke a decree · 2. to bring or summon back.
to officially cancel the power or effect of (something, such as a law, license, agreement, etc.) : to make (something) not valid. The judge revoked her ...
to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal: to revoke a decree. Synonyms: countermand, nullify, recall, retract.
to say officially that an agreement, permission, a law, etc. is no longer in effect: The authorities have revoked their original decision.
revoke something to officially cancel something so that it is no longer legally acceptable. Your licence may be revoked at any time.
Aug 30, 2024 · ri-ˈvōk. Definition of revoke. as in to cancel. to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) the judge revoked the jail ...