revocabil

Revocabil is an adjective meaning capable of being revoked or withdrawn. It is used primarily in legal and administrative contexts to describe acts, permissions, or decisions that can be recalled by the issuer or by operation of law before they become final or affect third parties.

In contract and administrative law, revocability indicates that a grant of authority, a license, or an offer is not permanent and can be canceled or withdrawn under specified conditions. The rules governing revocation are typically set by statute, contract terms, or general legal principles, and may require notice or compliance with formalities before the revocation takes effect.

Examples include a revocable offer, a revocable license, or a revocable mandate; these can be withdrawn by the grantor or terminated in accordance with the relevant rules, subject to any protections for recipients, third parties, or dependent arrangements.

Revocabil is contrasted with irrevocable, which denotes that withdrawal or cancellation is not permitted under the applicable terms, law, or contract. The exact consequences of revocation depend on the context and jurisdiction, including potential liability for misrepresentation or breach if withdrawal occurs in contravention of contractual duties.

Etymology: the term derives from Latin revocabilis, from revocare "to recall." In many legal languages, cognate terms express the same recallable or retractable concept.