revokes

Meanings

• Verb

  To withdraw or recall officially, especially a privilege, authorization, or document.

• Verb

  To annul or make void (a law, decree, or agreement).

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Rhymes

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apokesis , reposes , recapitosis , reposesis

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Variants

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revoke , revoked , revoker , revokers , revokes , revoking

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to shake off,' from the Old French word 'revocer,' from 're-' (back) + 'vocer' (to call).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'revoke' is derived from the Latin word 'revocare,' which means 'to call back.'

2. The longest recorded use of the word 'revoke' in English literature is found in Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Revocation of Consent: The act of withdrawing consent previously given, often in the context of medical or legal situations.

2. Revocation of Visa: The act of cancelling a visa previously issued, typically due to changes in circumstances or violations of immigration laws.

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Culture

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In literature, 'revoke' is often used in the context of legal or political decisions. For example, in George Orwell's '1984,' the government has the power to revoke citizens' memories.

How to Memorize "revokes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a judge signing a document to revoke a decision or a person tearing up a contract.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of taking something back or undoing an action.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Reverse the O' to remember the meaning of 'revoke'.

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