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 Revocable means able to be revoked—taken back, withdrawn, or cancelled.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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In 2019, she violated probation a third time and was granted conditional revocable release, meaning if she got in trouble again she could face jail time, according to court records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
In 2019, she violated probation a third time and was granted conditional revocable release meaning if she got in trouble again she could face jail time, according to court records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Last year, each spouse transferred 50% of the house to a revocable trust in their name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
A revocable living trust is still a useful vehicle, particularly for wealthy individuals.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
These permits were temporary and revocable, and their holders were obliged to go weekly to ask for their renewal at the central police-office.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 22. July, 1878. by Various
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