Revoke
/rɪˈvoʊk/noun
To take back or withdraw something, especially a decision or permission.
Did you know?In ancient legal rituals, revocation was seen as a powerful way to undo a binding spell or contract, linking it to the practice of magic.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
revocare
“to call back or withdraw, originally in the context of summoning or invoking.”
Old French
Old French
revocacion
“the act of recalling or withdrawing, often used in legal contexts.”
Middle English
Middle English
revoken
“to withdraw or cancel, carrying the weight of authority and magic.”
Modern English
English
revoke
“to officially cancel or take back, retaining its roots in summoning and authority.”