revoked

Definition

To officially cancel, withdraw, or invalidate something that was previously granted or authorized—the bureaucratic equivalent of 'never mind, scratch that.'

Example Usage

The state revoked the company's business license due to repeated safety violations.

Source: Black's Law Dictionary

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