Annulable: meaning, definitions and examples
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annulable
[ əˈnʌləbl ]
legal context
The term 'annulable' refers to something that can be declared invalid or void. In legal terms, an annulable contract is one that may be canceled or revoked, rendering it as if it never existed. This term often applies to marriage, contracts, and other agreements where legal validity is questioned. Annulment typically results from certain grounds, such as fraud, mistake, or incapacity, and once an annulment is granted, both parties are generally restored to their pre-agreement status.
Synonyms
invalid, revokeable, voidable
Examples of usage
- The marriage was deemed annulable due to lack of consent.
- They filed for an annulable contract after discovering the fraud.
- Her claim was based on the annulable nature of the agreement.
- The court ruled the agreement was annulable and voided it.
Translations
Translations of the word "annulable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anulável
🇮🇳 रद्द किया जा सकने वाला
🇩🇪 aufhebbar
🇮🇩 dapat dibatalkan
🇺🇦 анулювальний
🇵🇱 unieważnialny
🇯🇵 取り消し可能な
🇫🇷 annulable
🇪🇸 anulable
🇹🇷 iptal edilebilir
🇰🇷 무효화 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل الإلغاء
🇨🇿 zrušitelný
🇸🇰 zrušiteľný
🇨🇳 可撤销的
🇸🇮 razveljavljen
🇮🇸 afturkræfur
🇰🇿 бұзуға болатын
🇬🇪 გაუქმებადი
🇦🇿 ləğv edilə bilən
🇲🇽 anulable
Etymology
The term 'annulable' originates from the Latin word 'annullare', which means 'to make void' or 'to cancel'. This Latin term is composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'nullus' (none). Over time, the term entered the English legal lexicon, becoming associated with various forms of legal agreements and marriages that could be annulled under specific circumstances. Its first recorded use in English dates back to the late Middle Ages, when legal distinctions became crucial for the governance of contracts and marriages. As legal systems evolved, the word 'annulable' maintained its relevance, emphasizing the importance of upholding lawful agreements while also allowing for the resolution of disputes and invalid claims.