irrevocable
Americanadjective
adjective
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
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Her half goes into an irrevocable trust to support the husband during his lifetime, and whatever is left later goes to the other named beneficiaries, such as their children.
From Barron's
Joint wills are complicated and, unlike trusts that become irrevocable upon one spouse’s death, are not necessarily unchangeable after one spouse dies.
From MarketWatch
Due to a quirk in an irrevocable trust, it’s all or nothing for him.
The trust becomes irrevocable/unchangeable at your death, ensuring the instructions cannot be changed.
From MarketWatch
Rather than the claimed irrevocable goodbye to Epstein, as the year ended Andrew sent an optimistic message: "Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and spectacular entry into 2011."
From BBC
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