What is an irrevocable offer?

An irrevocable offer is a proposal made by one party to another that cannot be withdrawn or altered for a specified period once it has been communicated. This means that the offeror is legally bound to keep the offer open and must honor it if the offeree decides to accept it within the designated timeframe. Such offers are often used in contractual agreements to provide certainty and assurance to the offeree. The irrevocability may be stipulated in the terms of the offer or required by the nature of the transaction.