revocation
n. C1 Advanced US //ˌɹɛvəˈkeɪʃən// UK //ɹɪvəkˈeɪʃən// re·vo·ca·tion
n. the act of officially taking back a right, permission, or license. It usually happens because someone broke a rule or failed to follow the law.
n. the formal act of annulling or cancelling a previous grant, right, or legal status. Often used in legal or administrative contexts regarding licenses, patents, or diplomatic titles.
The revocation of his driver's license was a surprise to everyone.
The government announced the revocation of the company's environmental permit after several safety violations were discovered.
The sudden revocation of the diplomatic passports served as a stark warning to the foreign government regarding the seriousness of the recent border dispute.