About The Word Revocation
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Revocation
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What's The Definition Of Revocation?
[n] the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done; "the revocation of a law"
[n] the state of being cancelled or annulled Synonyms | Synonyms for Revocation: annulment Related Terms | Find terms related to Revocation: See Also | abrogation | annulment | repeal | state Revocation In Webster's Dictionary \Rev`o*ca"tion\, n. [L. revocatio: cf. F.
r['e]vocation.]
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.
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