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irrevocable definition

ir·revo·cable (i rev′ə kə bəl)

adjective

that cannot be revoked, recalled, or undone; unalterable

Etymology: ME < MFr irrévocable < L irrevocabilis

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irrevocable Synonyms

irrevocable

modif.

permanent, unalterable, irreversible, indelible; see certain 3, conclusive, inevitable.


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irrevocable Usage Examples

Preposition: after

  • ratification: Europe is becoming an irreversible project, irrevocable after the ratification of this treaty.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: Such authority to commit the University is not irrevocable.

Modifies a noun

  • undertaking: This is in addition to the irrevocable undertaking of the issuing bank.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: Under the legislation, by Thursday midnight the resignation of the UUP Ministers would become irrevocable.

Preposition: in

  • context: People are very concerned about the use of the word irrevocable in the context of joining the single currency.
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