revoke
UK: rɪˈvəʊk | US: rɪˈvoʊk
vt. to officially cancel or withdraw (a law, decision, or agreement)
vt. to call back or retract (a privilege, license, or right)
revoke = re<back> + voke<call>
- re: A Latin prefix meaning "back" or "again."
- voke: Derived from Latin vocare ("to call"), related to vox ("voice").
Etymology Origin:
The word revoke originates from Latin revocare ("to call back"), combining re- (back) and vocare (to call). It entered Middle English via Old French revocquer. The core idea of "calling back" evolved into the modern sense of canceling or withdrawing something formally, such as a law or privilege.
The government decided to revoke the controversial policy.
His driver’s license was revoked due to repeated violations.
The company can revoke access if terms are violated.
She threatened to revoke her support unless changes were made.
The judge revoked the earlier ruling after new evidence emerged.