immutable alteration

[ɪˈmjuːtəbəl ɔːltəˈreɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: immutable alterations
alteração imutável
1. A paradoxical concept referring to a change or modification that cannot be changed or reversed; a permanent or fixed alteration that by definition resists further modification
The immutable alteration of the contract terms made it impossible for either party to seek further amendments.
A alteração imutável dos termos do contrato tornou impossível que qualquer uma das partes buscasse emendas adicionais.
2. In philosophy and logic, a contradiction in terms describing something that has been changed in such a way that it cannot be changed again
Once the data was encrypted with an immutable alteration, it could never be decrypted or modified.
Uma vez que os dados foram criptografados com uma alteração imutável, nunca puderam ser descriptografados ou modificados.
This phrase is primarily used in legal, technical, and philosophical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. It appears frequently in contract law, data security discussions, and blockchain technology contexts where immutability is a key feature. The concept is particularly relevant in modern technology discussions where 'immutable' systems are highly valued for security and integrity purposes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permanent changeirreversible modificationfixed alterationunchangeable amendment
Antonyms / Antônimos
mutable alterationreversible changetemporary modificationflexible amendment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alteração imutável
Standard formal usage in legal and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
alteração imutável / mudança fixa
Alternative phrasing with 'mudança fixa' sometimes used colloquially
São Paulo
alteração imutável
Primarily used in business and legal documentation
Portugal
alteração imutável
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in formal European Portuguese contexts

Related Words

immutablealterationinvariableirreversiblepermanentfixedmodification

Related Idioms & Phrases

set in stone
no turning back
carved in stone
locked and loaded
fait accompli
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