Word
revocation
Phoneticsre·vo·ca·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹɛvəˈkeɪʃən/
UK/ɹɪvəkˈeɪʃən/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The revocation of his driver's license was a surprise to everyone.”
contextual
“The government announced the revocation of the company's environmental permit after several safety violations were discovered.”
complex
“The sudden revocation of the diplomatic passports served as a stark warning to the foreign government regarding the seriousness of the recent border dispute.”
Real-World Examples
“The US president has pursued an immigration crackdown that includes revocations of visas and green cards and an aggressive deportation drive.” “If the action happens, it will be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, AP reports.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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