What do revoke mean Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

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Noun or Verb

A thing that is cancelled or taken back, or an action or decision to cancel or withdraw something previously granted or agreed upon.

From Latin “re”(again) and “voyare”(to call back), indicating the act of calling back something that was previously given or granted.

In formal or official contexts, “revoke” is often used to signify a formal cancellation or withdrawal of something previously granted or agreed upon.

“What do revoke mean” was a popular phrase in the movie “The Matrix” to refer to the ability to undo or cancel a decision or action.

“Revoke and replace” is a common idiomatic expression used to convey the idea of cancelling something old and replacing it with something new.

A relatively formal and not commonly used word in everyday conversation, but still present in technical, legal, and official contexts.