Annulment: meaning, definitions and examples

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annulment

 

[ ˈænʌlmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal procedure

The act of annulling, especially the formal declaration that a marriage is void and has never taken place.

Synonyms

cancellation, nullification, voiding.

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Word Description / Examples
annulment

Used primarily in legal contexts, particularly regarding the invalidation of marriages or contracts.

  • The couple sought an annulment of their marriage.
  • The contract was declared void through annulment.
nullification

Often used in legal or formal settings to describe the act of rendering something void and without legal force.

  • The government announced the nullification of the unfair law.
  • The nullification of the contract was necessary due to fraud.
cancellation

Used for general contexts when an event, service, or agreement is called off or terminated.

  • The concert was cancelled due to bad weather.
  • I had to call the airline for a flight cancellation.
voiding

Used in both informal and legal contexts to describe making something invalid or null, often used with policies or documents.

  • The voiding of the policy required a series of legal steps.
  • She voided the check after realizing the mistake.

Examples of usage

  • The annulment of their marriage was a long and complicated process.
  • After the annulment, they were no longer legally married.
  • The annulment was granted by the court.
  • The annulment was based on evidence of fraud.
  • She sought an annulment of the marriage.

Translations

Translations of the word "annulment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anulação

🇮🇳 निरस्तीकरण

🇩🇪 Aufhebung

🇮🇩 pembatalan

🇺🇦 анулювання

🇵🇱 unieważnienie

🇯🇵 無効

🇫🇷 annulation

🇪🇸 anulación

🇹🇷 iptal

🇰🇷 무효화

🇸🇦 إلغاء

🇨🇿 zrušení

🇸🇰 zrušenie

🇨🇳 取消

🇸🇮 razveljavitev

🇮🇸 ógilding

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 გაუქმება

🇦🇿 ləğv

🇲🇽 anulación

Etymology

The word 'annulment' originated from the Latin word 'annullare', meaning 'to make nothing'. In legal terms, annulment refers to the act of declaring something invalid from the beginning, as if it never existed. It is commonly used in the context of marriage, where an annulment declares a marriage void, as if it never happened. The history of annulment dates back to ancient times, with various cultures having their own laws and procedures for annulment.

See also: annul.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,034, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.