Editing Revoke (section)

{{Short description|Card game terminology}}
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{{Wiktionary|revoke}}

In [[trick-taking game|trick-taking]] [[card games]], a '''revoke''' (sometimes '''renege''', {{IPAc-en|r|ɪ|ˈ|n|eɪ|ɡ}} or {{IPAc-en|r|ɪ|ˈ|n|iː|ɡ}}) is a violation of the rules regarding the play of tricks that is sufficient to render the round invalid. A revoke is a violation ranked in seriousness somewhat below overt cheating, and is considered a minor offense when unintentional, though there are usually severe penalties for revokes. A revoke is usually a violation of one or more honor rules, and often comes to light after its commission, as trick-taking games play with hands concealed.