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re·voke Listen to audio/rɪˈvoʊk/ verb
re·vokes; re·voked; re·vok·ing
[+ obj] formal : to officially cancel the power or effect of (something, such as a law, license, agreement, etc.) : to make (something) not valid
The judge revoked her driver's license. Their work permits were revoked. He threatened to revoke [=retract, cancel] his offer. Their privileges were revoked after they misbehaved.
— re·vo·ca·tion /ˌrɛˈkeɪʃən/ noun, plural re·vo·ca·tions [count, noncount]
Not paying the fine may mean revocation of your driver's license.

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