revocation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being cancelled or annulled
  2. noun the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done

Etymology

From Middle English revocacioun, revocation, from Old French revocacion, from Latin revocationem (accusative of revocatio); equivalent to revoke + -ation.

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Synonyms

annulment

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