Definitions

1. noun

The act of officially cancelling or withdrawing a grant, privilege, right, or other entitlement.

“The company’s stock option revocation was due to a major financial scandal.”

2. noun

The act of officially cancelling or withdrawing a previously issued order, license, or permit.

“The city revoked the nightclub’s liquor license after multiple noise complaints.”

3. noun

The act of officially cancelling or withdrawing a previously made promise, contract, or agreement.

“The government revoked its previous agreement with the company due to a breach of contract.”

4. noun

A document or formal statement that officially cancels or withdraws a grant, privilege, right, or other entitlement.

“The revocation notice was served to the tenant after they failed to pay rent on time.”

5. verb

To officially cancel or withdraw a grant, privilege, right, or other entitlement.

“The court has the power to revoke the defendant’s bail if they fail to appear in court.”

6. verb

To officially cancel or withdraw a previously issued order, license, or permit.

“The city revoked the nightclub’s liquor license after multiple noise complaints.”

7. verb

To officially cancel or withdraw a previously made promise, contract, or agreement.

“The government revoked its previous agreement with the company due to a breach of contract.”