as in irreversible
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not capable of being changed; impossible to revoke
She has made an irrevocable decision. an irrevocable change
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Recent Examples of irrevocable
The former works as a commission fee, where the auction house pays the White Glove in return for placing an irrevocable bid.
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2024
Teter told jurors that the case involves two trusts, a 1982 revocable trust and a 2009 irrevocable trust, and that Sutherland was trustee of both.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 16 May 2024
As its name implies, an irrevocable trust cannot be changed or amended.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
This year, Forbes removed him from the list after learning that Green has indeed put his Hobby Lobby equity into an irrevocable trust designed to support nonprofits and ministries.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2024
Teter told jurors that the case involves two trusts, a 1982 revocable trust and a 2009 irrevocable trust, and that Sutherland was trustee of both.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 16 May 2024
As its name implies, an irrevocable trust cannot be changed or amended.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
This year, Forbes removed him from the list after learning that Green has indeed put his Hobby Lobby equity into an irrevocable trust designed to support nonprofits and ministries.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
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When ingested by children, the heavy metal can cause irreversible brain damage and behavioral issues.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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This condition may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) and indicates a decline in kidney function that does not necessarily lead to irreversible damage or kidney failure.Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
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Other aid groups say the agency’s strong, decades-old infrastructure across Gaza is irreplaceable.Baraa Anwer and Sarah el Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Here are eleven essential performances from Dame Maggie Smith’s remarkable and irreplaceable career.Christina Newland, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
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Long-term exposure to chlorine can cause prolonged health issues such as potentially irreparable lung damage.Jess Craig, Vox, 30 Sep. 2024
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Plus, dust will collect if they’ve been forgotten about, causing irreparable damage.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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