revocable
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
What does revocable mean? Revocable means able to be revoked—taken back, withdrawn, or cancelled. Revoke and revocable are typically used in the context of officially taking back or cancelling some kind of right, status, or privilege that has already been given or approved. Passports and laws are revocable, for example. Things that revocable are subject to revocation. The opposite of revocable is irrevocable. Very rarely, revocable can also be spelled revokable. Example: The principal reminded us that our privileges are revocable and will be taken away if there is any bad behavior.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of revocable
From the Latin word revocābilis, dating back to 1490–1500. See revoke, -able
Example Sentences
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The proposed settlement would require the Elon Musk Revocable Trust to pay the SEC a $1.5 million civil penalty, with no admission of wrongdoing.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
Many entities are ultimately controlled by the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
The newly released documents include tax returns and related documents for Donald Trump, the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust and seven corporate entities, representing a fraction of the former President's vast business interests.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2022
The filing argued any investigation would violate his right to privacy and violate his rights as a grantor and beneficiary of the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust.
From Salon • Nov. 3, 2022
The request includes information about the Donald Trump Revocable Trust, which controls more than 100 other businesses, including the Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2019
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