Definitions for revocation

revocation rev·o·ca·tion

Spelling: [rev-uh-key-shuh n]
IPA: /ˌrɛv əˈkeɪ ʃən/

Revocation is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 802 anagrams from letters in revocation (aceinoortv).

Definitions for revocation

noun

  1. the act of revoking; annulment.
  2. Law. nullification or withdrawal, especially of an offer to contract.

Origin of revocation

1375-1425; late Middle English revocacion Latin revocātiōn- (stem of revocātiō) a calling back, equivalent to revocāt(us) (past participle of revocāre to revoke) +

Examples for revocation

Amnesty International put out a press release calling for revocation of the law.

The edict of revocation was enforced with the utmost severity.

But, just as she had known, this revocation has consoled her.

All that was wanted now was a revocation of the dismissal that Mr. Fern had pronounced.

The revocation was also approved by those who wished to buy land cheap.

This deed of revocation was handed to the judge and to the jury, that it might be examined.

The revocation was apparently approved by all, excepting the Huguenots.

But, how, on this revocation of my appointment, shall I be able to pacify him?

It is said the Roman King Ferdinand is urging the revocation of the order.

He was anxious lest it should prove to be a revocation of the former offer.

Word Value for revocation
Scrable

15

Words with friends

18

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