irremissibility

Definition

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).

Usage Examples
  • (The crime was so severe it could not be forgiven.)
  • (The task could not be postponed or avoided.)
Advanced Usage
  • "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.)
Variants and Related Words
  • 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.)
Synonyms
  • 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).
Related Idioms
  • 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.)
irremissibility
The judge emphasized the irremissibility of the crime.