Revocable: meaning, definitions and examples
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revocable
[ rɪˈvoʊkəbl ]
legal term
Revocable refers to something that can be revoked, annulled, or canceled. It is commonly used in legal and contractual contexts when an agreement or permission can be taken back.
Synonyms
cancelable, retractable, terminable.
Examples of usage
- The contract is revocable at any time.
- This power of attorney is revocable.
- She found the agreement to be revocable despite initial assurances.
Translations
Translations of the word "revocable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 revogável
🇮🇳 रद्द किया जा सकता है
🇩🇪 widerrufbar
🇮🇩 dapat dicabut
🇺🇦 скасований
🇵🇱 odwołalny
🇯🇵 取り消し可能な
🇫🇷 révocable
🇪🇸 revocable
🇹🇷 iptal edilebilir
🇰🇷 취소 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للإلغاء
🇨🇿 odvolatelný
🇸🇰 odvolateľný
🇨🇳 可撤销的
🇸🇮 preklicen
🇮🇸 afturkræfan
🇰🇿 қайтарылатын
🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილი
🇦🇿 geri götürülə bilən
🇲🇽 revocable
Etymology
The term 'revocable' is derived from the Latin word 'revocabilis', which means 'able to be recalled'. This Latin term is composed of 're-', meaning 'again', and 'vocare', meaning 'to call'. The usage of 'revocable' in English began around the 14th century, emerging from legal jargon concerning agreements and permissions that could be nullified. Initially, it was primarily used in legal contexts but has since spread to various domains, including contracts, wills, and general usage, where the possibility of cancellation is relevant. The concept underscores the flexibility in agreements, allowing parties to alter or withdraw consent based on changing circumstances.