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The correct spelling is revoke.
How to pronounce revoke
noun
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The correct spelling is revoke. The act of revoking in a game of cards. For example: "I hereby revoke all former wills."
Usage Examples
“I hereby revoke all former wills.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The act of revoking in a game of cards.
- 2.A renege; a violation of important rules regarding the play of tricks in trick-taking card games serious enough to render the round invalid.
- 3.A violation ranked in seriousness somewhat below overt cheating, with the status of a more minor offense only because, when it happens, it is usually accidental.
verb
- 1.To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing.
- 2.To fail to follow suit in a game of cards when holding a card in that suit.
- 3.To call or bring back.
- 4.To hold back.
- 5.To move (something) back or away.
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