re ‧ voke /rɪˈvəʊk $ -ˈvoʊk/ BrE AmE verb [transitive]
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: revoquer , from Latin revocare 'to call back' ]
to officially state that a law, decision, or agreement is no longer effective ⇨ revocation :
Their work permits have been revoked.