n. [ L. devocare to call off or away; de + vocare to call. ] A calling off or away. [ R. ] Hallywell. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. revocatio: cf. F. révocation. ] 1. The act of calling back, or the state of being recalled; recall. [ 1913 Webster ]

One that saw the people bent for the revocation of Calvin, gave him notice of their affection. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]