Revocation

Revocation
Revocation 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. [1913 Webster]

One that saw the people bent for the revocation of Calvin, gave him notice of their affection. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]


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  • revocation — [rev΄ə kā′shən] n. [ME < MFr < L revocatio < pp. of revocare] a revoking or being revoked; cancellation; repeal; annulment …   English World dictionary

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