Revoke
WordNet
noun
(1) The mistake of not following suit when able to do so
verb
(2) Annul by recalling or rescinding
"He revoked the ban on smoking"
"Lift an embargo"
"Vacate a death sentence"
(3) Fail to follow suit when able and required to do so
WiktionaryText
Verb
- To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing
- Your driver's license will be revoked.
- To fail to follow suit in a game of cards
Noun
- The act of revoking in a game of cards.
- A renege; a violation of important rules regarding the play of tricks in trick-taking card games serious enough to render the round invalid.
- 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.