Irrevocable
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Irrevocable
Unable to cancel or recall; that which is unalterable or irreversible.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law, edition 2. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
IRREVOCABLE. That which cannot be revoked.
2. A will may at all times be revoked by the same person who made it,
he having a disposing mind; but the moment the testator is rendered
incapable to make a will he can no longer revoke a former will, because he
wants a disposing mind. Letters of attorney are generally revocable; but
when made for a valuable consideration they become irrevocable. 7 Ves. jr.
28; 1 Caines' Cas. in Er. 16; Bac. Ab. Authority, E. Vide Authority;
License; Revocation.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.