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Revocation
Revˊo-ca′tion
,Noun.
[L.
revocatio
: cf. F. révocation
.] 1.
The act of calling back, or the state of being recalled; recall.
One that saw the people bent for the
revocation
of Calvin, gave him notice of their affection. Hooker.
2.
The act by which one, having the right, annuls an act done, a power or authority given, or a license, gift, or benefit conferred; repeal; reversal;
as, the
. revocation
of an edict, a power, a will, or a licenseWebster 1828 Edition
Revocation
REVOCA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of recalling or calling back; as the revocation of Calvin.2.
State of being recalled.3.
Repeal; reversal; as the revocation of the edict of Nantz. A law may cease to operate without an express revocation. so we speak of the revocation of a will, of a use, of a devise, &c.