Annulling: meaning, definitions and examples
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annulling
[ əˈnʌlɪŋ ]
legal context
Annulling refers to the act of declaring something invalid or void. In legal terms, it is often used in the context of marriage, contracts, or agreements that are deemed not to have any legal effect. This process usually involves a formal procedure or a court ruling that recognizes the nonexistence of the agreement or marriage. Annulling is different from divorce in that it is as if the marital relationship never existed. It is essential in situations where individuals seek to erase legal responsibilities.
Synonyms
cancelling, invalidating, nullifying, voiding
Examples of usage
- The couple decided to annul their marriage due to fraud.
- The court is considering annulling the contract on grounds of misrepresentation.
- They are seeking to annul the decision made last year.
- Annulling the agreement saved the company from financial losses.
Translations
Translations of the word "annulling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anulação
🇮🇳 रद्द करना
🇩🇪 Annullierung
🇮🇩 pembatalan
🇺🇦 анулювання
🇵🇱 unieważnienie
🇯🇵 取り消し
🇫🇷 annulation
🇪🇸 anulación
🇹🇷 iptal etme
🇰🇷 취소
🇸🇦 إلغاء
🇨🇿 zrušení
🇸🇰 zrušenie
🇨🇳 取消
🇸🇮 razveljavitev
🇮🇸 felld
🇰🇿 жою
🇬🇪 გაუქმება
🇦🇿 ləğv etmə
🇲🇽 anulación
Word origin
The term 'annulling' is derived from the Latin word 'annullare', where 'ad-' means 'to' and 'nullus' means 'none' or 'nothing'. This etymological origin suggests the concept of returning something to a state of non-existence or nullity. The usage of 'annulling' has evolved over centuries, particularly in legal parlance to describe the process of rendering agreements or marital unions void. The practice of annullment has existed in various cultures, often tied to religious laws and societal norms regarding marriage. The distinction between annulment and divorce has been notably significant, as it reflects not just the end of a marriage but also its legitimacy and the consequences that follow. In modern legal systems, annulments are granted based on specific criteria, further shaping the historical context of how societies view marriage and contractual agreements.