Revocably

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that allows for future retraction or annulment of agreements or decisions made
2. In a way that permits the undoing or withdrawal of a prior statement or action
3. Expressed or done so that it can be rescinded or taken back later

Etymology: "Revocably" is a plain formation: the adjective "revocable" with the adverbial ending "-ly" added. "Revocable" itself comes from "revoke," which traces back through Old French "revoquer" to the Latin "revocare," meaning "to call back." The core idea is recall: something that can be called back has not yet been fully settled. That is what gives the adverb its sense. An arrangement made revocably can be reversed later, so the word describes how a decision is held, not just that it exists. A revocable trust or licence, for example, stays open to cancellation by the person who set it up.