Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Revocation

Revocation , noun

[Latin revocatio: compare French révocation.]

1.
The act of calling back, or the state of being recalled; recall.
One that saw the people bent for the revocation of Calvin, gave him notice of their affection. — Hooker
2.
The act by which one, having the right, annuls an act done, a power or authority given, or a license, gift, or benefit conferred; repeal; reversal; as, the revocation of an edict, a power, a will, or a license.