revocable

[ rev-uh-kuh-buhlor, often, ri-voh- ]

adjective

1. that may be revoked.

revocable

/ ˈrɛvəkəbəl; rɪˈvəʊkəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being revoked; able to be cancelled

Derived Forms

• ˈrevocably, adverb
• ˌrevocaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• revo·ca·bili·ty revo·ca·ble·ness noun
• revo·ca·bly adverb
• nonrev·o·ca·bili·ty noun
• non·revo·ca·ble adjective
• non·revo·ca·bly adverb
• nonre·voka·ble adjective
• un·revo·ca·ble adjective
• un·revo·ca·bly adverb
• unre·voka·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of revocable¹

From the Latin word revocābilis, dating back to 1490–1500. See revoke, -able

Example Sentences

But investments held in revocable trusts, such as living trusts, should qualify for the favorable step-up in basis that would eliminate the taxable capital gain at his death.

From Los Angeles Times

County records list the buyer as a revocable trust represented by Everett-based Schoen Trust Company.

From Seattle Times

He also gave us some insight into how the revocable trust that Trump used to hold all his assets during his presidency worked, and who controlled it.

From BBC

Simpson’s will, which was filed in Clark County court in Nevada, notes that Simpson’s personal property had been placed into a revocable living trust created in January.

From Los Angeles Times

It notes that Simpson’s personal property had been placed into a revocable living trust created in January.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• capricious
• fickle
• fluctuating
• mercurial
• protean
• shifting
• unpredictable
• unsettled
• unstable
• varying
• volatile