Marriage Annulment
/ˈmærɪdʒ əˈnʌlmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal decree that declares a marriage null and void, as if it never legally existed, typically due to factors existing at the time of marriage such as fraud, incapacity, or coercion.
The court granted a marriage annulment after finding evidence of fraud during the ceremony.
Forms
- marriage annulments
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Commentary
An annulment differs from divorce in that it treats the marriage as never having legally existed. Precise grounds for annulment vary by jurisdiction and must typically be established at the time of marriage.
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