revocation

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Revocation' is when a decision, rule, or agreement is officially cancelled. It's like a teacher cancelling your recess, because the class was noisy.

Examples in Different Contexts

In professional certifications, 'revocation' is a stringent measure. A certification body representative might declare, 'The revocation of certifications for non-compliance ensures the credibility and reliability of certified professionals and protects public interest and safety.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

Unauthorized access to our system has become a growing concern. We need to reassess our security protocols.

Response:

That's true. We should move towards a revocation policy for access rights in case of any violation.

Business

Scenario:

This director's consistent failure to meet targets is concerning. We need to review his oversight responsibilities carefully.

Response:

I agree, we should discuss the revocation of certain responsibilities until his performance improves.