Nullity
/ˈnʌlɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or condition of being legally void or having no legal effect.
The contract was declared a nullity due to fraud.
- (n.) A judgment or decree that a legal proceeding or document is null and void.
The court issued a nullity of the marriage due to lack of consent.
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Commentary
Used primarily in formal legal contexts to denote complete invalidity; often appears in judgments and legal opinions to emphasize lack of effect from inception.
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