Definitions for: 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

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: annulment

See Also: abrogation, annulment, repeal, state

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