Voidable

/ˈvɔɪdəbl/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Capable of being declared invalid but not automatically void; the affected party may affirm or rescind the act.
    The contract was voidable due to misrepresentation, allowing the plaintiff to rescind it.

Forms

  • voidably

Commentary

Voidable contracts are enforceable unless the disadvantaged party chooses to void them, a critical distinction from void contracts.

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