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  • noun Plural form of revocation.

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Examples

  • The ministry said the revocations were a result of a campaign to check the status of East Jerusalem residents.

    International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions 2009

  • Such specific revocations are not normally allowed under the terms on which "essential" patents are licensed: if Motorola is found to have breached the "FRAND" fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory rules around the licensing of its patents then it could face sanctions from standards bodies, and damages from Apple.

    Google's Motorola subsidiary takeover could trigger patents battle with Apple 2012

  • I am a professional engineer, and the boards of registration that cover my licenses in various states have high standards and don't require a conviction to sanction offenders in the form of license suspensions and revocations.

    Prosecutors Should Meet High Standards 2011

  • In September, at an overseas refugee processing post, I personally witnessed six such revocations of refugees and their families.

    Mark Hetfield: Refugees, Hairdressers, and Homeland Security Mark Hetfield 2011

  • It said it would delay publishing the list of revocations until January 2011 to give small nonprofits another chance.

    The IRS's Charity Purge Suzanne Garment 2011

  • Based on his study of the DOHA appeals cases in the past 4 1/2 years, Cohen said that the number of security clearance denials and revocations has kept pace with the number of mortgage defaults, foreclosures and other distressed sales in the country.

    Foreclosure freeze could put security clearances at risk Dina ElBoghdady 2010

  • Based on his study of the DOHA appeals cases in the past 4 1/2 years, Cohen said that the number of security clearance denials and revocations has kept pace with the number of mortgage defaults, foreclosures and other distressed sales in the country.

    Foreclosure freeze could put security clearances at risk Dina ElBoghdady 2010

  • Similarly, the registered financial consultant designation, granted by the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants, requires four years of previous industry experience, a degree in finance or one of several professional designations, and no suspensions or revocations of professional licenses.

    Is Your Adviser Pumping Up His Credentials? Jason Zweig 2010

  • Based on his study of the DOHA appeals cases in the past 4 1/2 years, Cohen said that the number of security clearance denials and revocations has kept pace with the number of mortgage defaults, foreclosures and other distressed sales in the country.

    Foreclosure freeze could put security clearances at risk Dina ElBoghdady 2010

  • It will now release a list of new revocations every month.

    The IRS's Charity Purge Suzanne Garment 2011

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