English noun: revocation | |||
1. | revocation (state) the state of being cancelled or annulled | ||
Synonyms | annulment | ||
Broader (hypernym) | state | ||
2. | revocation (act) the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done | ||
Samples | The revocation of a law. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | abrogation, annulment, repeal | ||