revoke
word
Definition
To officially cancel or take back a law, decision, permission, or right so it is no longer valid.
Usage & Nuances
'Revoke' is formal and often used in legal, official, or administrative contexts for things like licenses, permissions, or rights. Common phrases: 'revoke a license', 'revoke permission'. Less common in everyday conversation.
Spanish: revocar - anularPortuguese (BR): revogar - cancelarPortuguese (PT): revogar - cancelarChinese (Simplified): 撤销 - 收回Chinese (Traditional): 撤銷 - 收回Hindi: रद्द करना - वापस लेनाArabic: إلغاء - سحب
Example Sentences
The school can revoke your library card if you break the rules.
basic
The government decided to revoke the new law.
basic
They can revoke your access at any time.
basic
His driver's license was revoked after the accident.
natural
If you don't follow the contract, they might revoke your membership.
natural
Nobody expected the mayor to revoke his earlier promise.
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