revocation

2 definitions • 3 examples

the act of saying officially that an agreement, law, etc. is no longer in effect:

The complaint against the bar could lead to revocation of its licence.

They were working to reduce probation and parole revocations for offenders.

the act of stating officially that an agreement, right, or legal document is no longer effective:

revocation of a licence/permit/pass Violators of the law concerning firearms face fines and possible revocation of their permits.