REVOCATION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

revocation

noun

ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən

Definition of revocation

as in cancellation

the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges

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Recent Examples of revocation So Microsoft has resorted to other revocation methods, specifically SBAT (Secure Boot Advanced Targeting) and Secure Boot Security Version Number (SVN). — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026 Last October, the actress shared a childhood photo of Chelsea on Instagram and asked fans for prayers after her daughter was sentenced to prison following the revocation of her probation. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026 For the third violation, the firearms dealer could face a misdemeanor charge and license revocation. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Details about his February 2025 arrest were also scarce during his hearing on the revocation of his supervised release. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for revocation

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Noun

Lawmakers have also approved some measures authorizing private investment into the tourism industry, which has been devastated by the departure of hotel giants in response to US sanctions and flight cancellations due to fuel shortages.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The union representing flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet reached a tentative deal with the country’s second-largest carrier on Monday, ending a strike that led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights in the busy summer season.

— Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of cancellation

Noun

Platner also made visible relief for working households a larger part of his appeal, especially through the fuel tax repeal and property tax credit.

— Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Palin has repeatedly blamed the system for electing Democrats and has called for its repeal.

— Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026

Definition of repeal

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If a user repeatedly views items in a specific category (such as vacation wear or bridal) without purchasing, the app triggers personalized promotional banners or cart-abandonment nudges tailored to that event.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Online shopping search is frustrating for consumers and costs retailers over $2 trillion annually in abandonment.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of abandonment

Noun

Reparations are an essential part of my political imagination, and they are closely linked to my desire for abolition.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Amendment, the abolition of slavery, and argued that loopholes led to today’s mass incarceration of Black Americans.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 July 2026

Definition of abolition

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