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revoke

[/rɪˈvoʊk/]
verb
revogar
1. To officially cancel or withdraw (a law, decree, license, or privilege)
The government decided to revoke the controversial policy.
O governo decidiu revogar a política controversa.
2. To take back or withdraw something previously granted
His driver's license was revoked after multiple traffic violations.
Sua carteira de motorista foi revogada após múltiplas infrações de trânsito.
3. In card games, to fail to follow suit when able to do so
He was penalized for revoking during the bridge game.
Ele foi penalizado por revogar durante o jogo de bridge.
Synonyms
cancelwithdrawannulrepealinvalidate
Antonyms
grantapproveconfirmvalidateauthorize

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revogar
Most common term used in legal and administrative contexts
Brazil
anular
Alternative term, often used interchangeably with revogar
Portugal
revogar
Standard term in Portuguese legal language
Portugal
rescindir
Less formal alternative, sometimes used in contracts

Related Idioms & Phrases

revoke a license
revoke a privilege
revoke a decision
revoke one's rights
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