Annul
/əˈnʌl/
Definitions
- (v.) To declare legally invalid or void, especially a marriage or contract.
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
Forms
- annuls
- annulled
- annulling
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts involving contracts or marital status; annulment renders the act as if it never existed.
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