revoke

[rɪˈvəʊk]

revoke Definition

• 1. put an end to the validity or operation of (a decree, decision, or promise)
• 2. officially cancel (a licence, agreement, etc.)

Using revoke: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "revoke" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The government revoked his visa.

• Example

  The company revoked their job offer.

• Example

  The judge revoked his parole.

• Example

  The university revoked his degree for plagiarism.

revoke Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for revoke

• cancel
• rescind
• withdraw
• annul
• nullify

Antonyms for revoke

• enforce
• implement

Phrases with revoke

• revoke an invitation

  withdraw or cancel an invitation that has been extended to someone

  Example

  I had to revoke my invitation to the party because I got sick.

• revoke a will

  invalidate or cancel a previously made will

  Example

  He decided to revoke his will and make a new one.

• revoke a power of attorney

  cancel or withdraw the authority given to someone to act on your behalf in legal matters

  Example

  She revoked her power of attorney after discovering that her lawyer was not acting in her best interest.

Origins of revoke

from Old French 'revocare', from Latin 'revocare', from 're-' (back) + 'vocare' (to call)

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Summary: revoke in Brief

To 'revoke' [rɪˈvəʊk] means to put an end to the validity or operation of something, such as a decree, decision, or promise. It can also refer to the official cancellation of a license or agreement. Examples include 'The government revoked his visa' and 'The company revoked their job offer.' Phrases like 'revoke an invitation' and 'revoke a power of attorney' denote withdrawing or canceling invitations or legal authority.