irrevocably

comparative more irrevocably · superlative most irrevocably · alternative uncommon irrevokably

1. In an irrevocable manner; in a manner which prevents the ability to be reverted, repealed, or undone.

   Two distinct cases must be noted: (1) rights of the beneficiary who has been named revocably, that is, with the insured retaining the right to change the beneficiary designation; and (2) rights of the beneficiary who has been named irrevocably by the insured.

   1952, Robert Irwin Mehr, Emerson Cammack, Principles of Insurance

   Synonyms: irreversibly, indelibly, irrepealably, permanently