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Revocation

Revocation Meaning & Definition
Revocation Definition And Meaning

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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