irrevocable

American  

[ih-rev-uh-kuh-buhl] / ɪˈrɛv ə kə bəl /

adjective

1. not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable.

   an irrevocable decree.

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irrevocable British  

/ ɪˈrɛvəkəbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be revoked, changed, or undone; unalterable

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Other Word Forms

• irrevocability noun
• irrevocableness noun
• irrevocably adverb
• nonirrevocability noun
• nonirrevocable adjective
• nonirrevocableness noun

Etymology

Origin of irrevocable

First recorded in 1350–1400; a Middle English word from the Latin word irrevocābilis; ir- ², revocable

Example Sentences

We stopped by a burger stand where his friend, Allen, happened to work, and as he introduced us, I felt an irrevocable attraction.

From Los Angeles Times

Trusts, particularly irrevocable trusts, are another way to handle gifts with an iron glove and keep assets in the immediate family.

From MarketWatch

A revocable trust becomes irrevocable upon your death.

From MarketWatch

There seemed to have been an irrevocable change of attitude when an email from Andrew to Epstein emerged, showing their continued contact.

From BBC

But one option is to use irrevocable trusts to hold assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• immutable
• irreversible
• permanent