irremissibility
Noun: - The quality of being unforgivable: "irremissibility" refers to the state or characteristic of something that cannot be pardoned or excused, especially in a moral or religious context (e.g., a sin or offense). - The quality of being unavoidable or not postponable: In a more general sense, "irremissibility" describes something that cannot be evaded, delayed, or put off (e.g., a duty or obligation).
- (The crime was so severe it could not be forgiven.)
- (The task could not be postponed or avoided.)
"the irremissibility of sin": a theological concept referring to sins that are considered beyond forgiveness.
- In certain religious doctrines, the irremissibility of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is emphasized. (Such a sin is deemed unforgivable.)
"irremissibility of duty": a legal or philosophical idea that certain responsibilities cannot be neglected or deferred.
- The judge ruled on the irremissibility of the parent's obligation to provide for the child. (The duty was absolute and could not be postponed.)
Irremissible (adj): that cannot be forgiven or avoided.
- The offense was considered irremissible by the community. (It was unforgivable.)
Irremissibleness (n): an alternative noun form meaning the same as irremissibility.
- The irremissibleness of the error was clear to all. (The error could not be excused.)
- Unforgivability: the quality of being impossible to forgive.
- Inexcusability: the quality of being impossible to justify or excuse.
- Inevitability: the quality of being unavoidable (when referring to duty or obligation).
Beyond forgiveness: a phrase meaning something is so wrong it cannot be pardoned.
- His betrayal was beyond forgiveness, highlighting the irremissibility of his actions. (The betrayal could not be forgiven.)
No room for delay: an expression emphasizing that something cannot be postponed.
- The deadline was absolute, leaving no room for delay and underscoring the irremissibility of the task. (The task had to be done immediately.)