revocable
adjective
rev·o·ca·ble
ˈre-və-kə-bəl 
also
ri-ˈvō-
variants
or less commonly revokable
: capable of being revoked
a revocable privilege
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The identity or identities of the winners remained anonymous as the winnings were claimed in the name of a revocable trust.
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Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
But when the officer is not removable at the will of the executive, the appointment is not revocable and cannot be annulled.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 29 July 2025
The most common revocable trust is a living trust, which allows estates to avoid the court process known as probate.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
In addition to power of attorney and a living will, Trust & Will's trust plan also includes a pour-over will, revocable living trust, a schedule of assets and a certification of trust.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 23 July 2025
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Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
But when the officer is not removable at the will of the executive, the appointment is not revocable and cannot be annulled.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 29 July 2025
The most common revocable trust is a living trust, which allows estates to avoid the court process known as probate.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
In addition to power of attorney and a living will, Trust & Will's trust plan also includes a pour-over will, revocable living trust, a schedule of assets and a certification of trust.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 23 July 2025
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“Revocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revocable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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revocable
adjective
rev·o·ca·ble
ˈre-və-kə-bəl, ri-ˈvō-
: capable of being revoked
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