irrevocable

[ih-rev-uh-kuh-buhl]

adjective

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 not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable.

   an irrevocable decree.

irrevocable

/ ɪˈrɛvəkəbəl /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of irrevocable¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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A revocable trust becomes irrevocable upon your death.

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

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

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Cradling the lifeless body of his murdered daughter, Lear can do nothing but repeat the word “never” five times, the repetition driving home the irrevocable nature of loss.

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Related Words

• immutable 
• irreversible 
• permanent