# REVOCATION

This directory defines the **revocation handling mechanism** for CORPIFORM.

Revocation is the **explicit invalidation of authority**.
It is authoritative, irreversible, and prospective.

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## REVOCATION DEFINITION

A revocation is a **signed declaration** that a previously valid
authority seal is no longer acceptable for execution.

Revocation does not erase history.
It prevents future use.

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## REVOCATION GUARANTEES

Each revocation guarantees:

- the revoked authority seal MUST NOT be accepted
- any execution attempt using it MUST be refused
- prior executions remain valid facts
- revocation is auditable and permanent

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## REVOCATION FLOW

1. Revocation input is received
2. Revocation signature is verified
3. Revocation is recorded in the ledger
4. Authority seal is marked invalid
5. All future uses are refused

No other flow is permitted.

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## SCOPE

Revocation applies only to:

- the specified authority seal
- executions attempted after the effective timestamp

Revocation does not cascade unless explicitly declared.

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## OPERATOR LIMITATION

Operators may observe revocations.
Operators may NOT override, delay, or bypass them.

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## FAILURE MODE

If revocation handling fails:

- CORPIFORM MUST refuse all execution
- system integrity MUST be considered compromised

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## DECLARATION

Revocation defines the boundary of authority validity.

A revoked seal is dead.