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revocability

|re-vo-ca-bil-i-ty|

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/ˌrɛvəkəˈbɪləti/

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/ˌriːvəkəˈbɪləti/

ability to be revoked

Etymology
Etymology Information

'revocability' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'revocabilis,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'vocare' meant 'to call.' The suffix '-ity' forms a noun indicating a state or condition.

Historical Evolution

'revocabilis' transformed into the English word 'revocable,' and with the addition of the suffix '-ity,' it eventually became the modern English word 'revocability.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the quality of being able to be called back or revoked,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage as 'the quality of being able to be revoked.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being able to be revoked or withdrawn.

The revocability of the contract is specified in the agreement.

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Last updated: 2025/08/06 12:08