revocation
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.”
“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.”