REVOLUTION

revolution,n. An overthrow of a government, usu. resulting in fundamental political change; a successful rebellion. — revolutionary,adj. & n. — revolt,vb. [Blacks Law 8th]

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REVOCATUR

revocatur (ree-voh-kay-t<<schwa>>r). [Latin] Hist. It is recalled. • In former English practice, this was used as a notation on a judgment that was set aside because of a factual error (as opposed to being reversed because of legal error). [Blacks Law 8th]

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REVOCATORY ACTION

revocatory action (rev-<<schwa>>-k<<schwa>>-tor-ee or ri-vok-<<schwa>>-tor-ee).Civil law. An action brought by a creditor to annul a contract that has been entered into by the debtor and that will increase the debtor’s insolvency.La. Civ. Code art. 2036. [Cases: Fraudulent Conveyances 205–328.] [Blacks Law 8th]

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REVOCATION

revocation (rev-<<schwa>>-kay-sh<<schwa>>n), n.1. An annulment, cancellation, or reversal, usu. of an act or power. 2.Contracts. Withdrawal of an offer by the offeror. Cf. REPUDIATION(2); RESCISSION; REJECTION(1). [Cases: Contracts 19; Sales 22(2), 23(2). C.J.S. Contracts § 63; Sales§ 32.] 3.Wills & estates. Invalidation of a will by the testator, either by destroying the will or by…

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