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Definitions for revocable
ˈrɛv ə kə bəl or, often, rɪˈvoʊ-; rɪˈvoʊ kə bəlre·vo·ca·ble

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. revocable, revokableadjective

    capable of being revoked or annulled

    "a revocable order"

Wiktionary

  1. revocableadjective

    Having the ability of being revoked; capable of being revoked.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Revocableadjective

    Etymology: revocable, Fr. revoco, revocabilis, Lat.

    Howsoever you shew bitterness, do not act any thing that is not revocable. Francis Bacon, Essays.

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  1. revocable

    Revocable refers to something, usually a legal agreement or provision, that can be cancelled, withdrawn, or annulled. It means the situation or condition is not permanent and can be changed or reversed by the person who has the authority to do it.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Revocableadjective

    capable of being revoked; as, a revocable edict or grant; a revocable covenant

  2. Etymology: [L. revocabilis: cf. F. rvocable. See Revoke.]

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. revocable

    That may be recalled. Nominations for appointments in the army are made by the President of the United States, subject to the concurrence of the Senate, who, if they disagree, revoke the appointment.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of revocable in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of revocable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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