Revocering

Revocering is the act of withdrawing or cancelling a prior grant, permission, decision, license, or status that was previously issued. It is used in administrative, legal, and organizational contexts to revert a decision or revoke a right, typically making the grant unusable going forward.

The term derives from the Latin revocare, meaning to call back. In Dutch and other languages it appears in legal and administrative texts as revocering. It is distinct from annulment, which declares a decision void from the outset, and from modification, which changes a grant rather than removing it entirely.

Revocation procedures usually involve an official act by a competent authority and may include notice and an opportunity to respond. Some systems require due process, while others allow rapid revocation in emergencies. The effects of revocering vary: it can terminate rights, cancel ongoing obligations, and require the return of benefits received. In many jurisdictions, retroactive revocation is limited or prohibited, depending on the applicable law and the specific context.

Revocering occurs in several contexts. Licensing and professional credentials can be revoked for misconduct or non-compliance. Governmental decisions or permits can be withdrawn if conditions are violated or new information emerges. In corporate governance, powers or appointments may be revoked, including powers of attorney or board positions. In religious or non-profit organizations, revocering can affect membership, offices, or privileges. As with related legal concepts, the exact scope and procedural requirements of revocering depend on the governing jurisdiction and the subject of the grant being revoked.