revocations
|rev-o-ca-tions|
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/ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən/
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/ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
(revocation)
calling back / canceling
Etymology
'revocation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'revocatio' (from 'revocare'), where 're-' meant 'back' and 'vocare' meant 'to call'.
'revocation' changed from the Latin word 'revocatio' and passed into Middle English (via Old French/medieval Latin influence) before becoming the modern English word 'revocation'.
Initially, it meant 'the act of calling back' (literally), but over time it evolved into its common modern meaning of 'the act of canceling or annulling' (especially in legal/official contexts).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of officially canceling or annulling a law, decision, license, or agreement.
The board's revocations of the old permits caused several projects to halt.
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Noun 2
the act of calling something back or retracting a statement or order (less common).
There were several revocations of statements after new evidence emerged.
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Last updated: 2025/12/19 05:54