Emily Dickinson Lexicon

VA'CATE, v.t.

1. To annul; to make void; to make of no authority or validity; as, to vacate a commission; to vacate a charter. The necessity of observing the Jewish sabbath was vacated by the apostolical institution of the Lord's day. – Nelson.
2. To make vacant; to quit possession and leave destitute. It was resolved by parliament that James had vacated the throne of England.
3. To defeat; to put an end to. He vacates my revenge. [Unusual.] – Dryden.