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revocation

[rev-uh-key-shuhn] / ˌrɛv əˈkeɪ ʃən /


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The beach town also set up a  one-strike revocation rule for short-term lodging permit holders whose tenants are in violation of public safety laws during the safety enhancement periods.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

A spokesperson said taxi licensing hearings are held in private and the precise reasoning for a revocation are not made public.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

The FCC could attempt to fine the stations or launch a license revocation process.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

Still, the mere invocation of license revocation has a powerful chilling effect.

From Salon Mar. 17, 2026

Although “debtor’s prison” is illegal in all states, many states use the threat of probation or parole revocation as a debt-collection tool.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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