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 Revocable means able to be revoked—taken back, withdrawn, or cancelled.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.
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Etymology
Origin of revocable
From the Latin word revocābilis, dating back to 1490–1500. See revoke, -able
Example Sentences
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Last year, each spouse transferred 50% of the house to a revocable trust in their name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Much of the president’s wealth is held in a revocable trust.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
There are key differences between revocable trusts—which are standard in estate planning—and the so-called blind trusts sometimes established by public officials, according to Melissa Rodriguez, a partner at law firm Day Pitney.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
You may wish to explore whether transferring the CDs — or the proceeds from the CDs — to your revocable family trust would change how these assets are handled for probate and distribution.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
Public, Regulation.—The right to bury in a public cemetery is a privilege or license that is subject to municipal regulation, and revocable whenever the public necessity requires it.771 434.
From The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law by Charles M. Scanlan
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