\Rev`o*ca"tion\, n. [L. revocatio: cf. F.
r['e]vocation.]
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.