revocation
/ˌrevəˈkeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌrevəˈkeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən ri-ˌvō-, ˌrē-/ (ame, mw)
revocation — noun
- revocationsingular
- revocationsplural
1. the formal process by which an authority cancels a document, permission, or law,
the formal process by which an authority cancels a document, permission, or law, so that it no longer has any legal force
The government announced the revocation of the old trade agreement after months of negotiation.
revocation + of [agreement/treaty]
Hyun faced the revocation of his driving license after three serious traffic violations.
face + revocation of [license]
The court ordered the revocation of the company's operating permit due to safety violations.
Zayd's lawyer appealed the revocation of his passport, arguing the decision used incorrect information.
- cancellation
broader and less formal; used for events, bookings, subscriptions, and everyday situations, not just official permissions
- annulment
declares something legally invalid from the start (retroactive), whereas revocation takes effect from the moment of cancellation
- repeal
specific to legislation and statutes; used for removing laws or acts of parliament, not for individual permits or licenses
- grant
the act of giving or allowing something, the opposite of taking it back
- authorization
official permission or approval, which would be undone by revocation
文法句型
revocation + of [document/permission/law]
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in legal, governmental, and administrative contexts. The noun is commonly followed by an 'of'-phrase specifying what is being revoked — common objects include 'license', 'permit', 'passport', 'visa', 'agreement', 'contract', 'treaty', and 'law'. The verb form 'revoke' is often more natural in everyday writing when the agent is specified.