revoke

3 definitions • 5 examples

to say officially that an agreement, permission, a law, etc. is no longer in effect:

The authorities have revoked their original decision to allow development of this rural area.

to say officially that an agreement, permission, or law is no longer effective:

Licenses can be revoked for up to five years.

to state officially that an agreement, right, or legal document is no longer effective:

The Commission may revoke the registration of anyone convicted of a felony in the past 10 years.

revoke a licence/permit/visa

revoke a ruling/order/decision