Annihilated
/æˈnaɪ.əˌleɪ.tɪd/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Completely destroyed or extinguished, often in reference to rights, claims, or property in a legal context.
The court ruled that the debtor's obligations were annihilated after the bankruptcy discharge.
Forms
- annihilate
- annihilates
- annihilating
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Commentary
Use in legal drafting typically refers to the complete nullification or elimination of rights or claims, emphasizing irreversible legal effect.
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