v.
- end the validity or operation of (a decree, decision, or promise).
- (in card games) fail to follow suit despite being able to do so.
Derivative
- revocability n.
- revocable adj.
- revocation n.
- revocatory adj.
- revoker n.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. revoquer or L. revocare, from re- ‘back’ + vocare ‘to call’.