Voidness

/ˈvɔɪdnəs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The state or quality of being void or null; having no legal effect.
    The contract was declared to have voidness due to fraud.

Commentary

Voidness denotes absolute legal ineffectiveness, differing from voidable which may become valid.

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