1. to officially cancel or withdraw something such as a law, license, or privilege
2. in card games, to fail to follow suit when able to do so
Usage: card games

Examples

• The state decided to revoke his driver’s license after multiple violations.
• The university may revoke a student’s admission for academic dishonesty.
• The government threatened to revoke the company’s operating permit.
• Her medical license was revoked due to malpractice.
• The club can revoke membership for violating rules.
• In bridge, you cannot revoke without penalty.
• The court has the power to revoke parole for serious violations.