Defn: To recall; to call back. [Obs.]
REVOCATION
Rev`o*ca"tion, n. Etym: [L. revocatio: cf. F. 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.
REVOCATORY
Rev"o**ca*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. revocatorius: cf. F. révocatoire.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to revocation; tending to, or involving, a revocation; revoking; recalling.
REVOICE
Re*voice", v. t.
Defn: To refurnish with a voice; to refit, as an organ pipe, so as to restore its tone.
REVOKE
Re*voke", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Revoked;p. pr. & vb. n. Revoking.]
Etym: [F. révoquer, L. revocare; pref. re- re- + vocare to call, fr.
vox, vocis, voice. See Voice, and cf. Revocate.]
1. To call or bring back; to recall. [Obs.] The faint sprite he did revoke again, To her frail mansion of morality. Spenser.