Eiperuutettavaksi

Eiperuutettavaksi is a Finnish term used primarily in formal and legal language to describe something that is irrevocable or not subject to revocation. It denotes that a decision, clause, or arrangement cannot be canceled or reversed.

Etymology and form: The word is built from the negation ei meaning “not,” combined with peruutettavaksi, the translative passive participle form of peruuttaa, meaning “to revoke” or “to cancel.” In this construction, eiperuutettavaksi functions as an adjective or predicate descriptor in formal Finnish, signaling irrevocability.

Usage and context: The term appears mainly in legal, regulatory, and contractual documents rather than in everyday speech. It is used to describe decisions, terms, or obligations that are intended to be final and non-reversible. Because it is a technical, somewhat formal expression, it often appears in official notices, agreements, or legislative texts rather than in general media or ordinary correspondence.

Nuanced understanding: Eiperuutettavaksi conveys a stronger sense of finality than simply saying “irreversible” in everyday language, emphasizing that revocation is not permitted under the applicable rules or terms. It is typically contrasted with peruutettava, meaning revocable, or with phrases describing conditions under which revocation could be allowed.

Example: Päätös on eiperuutettavaksi eikä sitä voi muuttaa. (The decision is irrevocable and cannot be changed.)

See also: peruuttaa, peruutettavaksi, irreversible terms in Finnish legal language.