Vitiation: meaning, definitions and examples
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vitiation
[ ˌvɪʃiˈeɪʃən ]
legal terminology
Vitiation refers to the act of impairing or altering the validity of a contract or legal agreement. It can occur due to various factors such as fraud, misrepresentation, or undue influence, which may render the agreement voidable or void.
Synonyms
annulment, cancellation, nullification.
Examples of usage
- The contract was deemed invalid due to vitiation.
- Vitiation of consent can lead to legal troubles.
- The lawyer explained the vitiation of the agreement.
Translations
Translations of the word "vitiation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 viciação
🇮🇳 विघटन
🇩🇪 Vitiation
🇮🇩 vitiation
🇺🇦 вичерпання
🇵🇱 wytwarzanie
🇯🇵 悪影響
🇫🇷 vitiation
🇪🇸 viciación
🇹🇷 bozulma
🇰🇷 변질
🇸🇦 تشويه
🇨🇿 vitiace
🇸🇰 vitiácia
🇨🇳 损害
🇸🇮 vitiacija
🇮🇸 vitiation
🇰🇿 бұзылу
🇬🇪 ვიტიაცია
🇦🇿 vitiation
🇲🇽 viciación
Etymology
The term 'vitiation' originates from the Latin word 'vitiatio', which means 'to spoil' or 'to corrupt'. It is derived from 'vitiare', meaning 'to make faulty or defective'. Initially used in legal contexts in medieval Latin, the concept of vitiation became important in discussions regarding the validity of contracts and agreements. Over time, it has maintained its relevance in modern legal terminology, particularly in areas dealing with contract law, where understanding the factors that can vitiate consent is crucial for determining the enforceability of agreements. The historical evolution of the term highlights the intersection of language, law, and ethics, reflecting society's ongoing efforts to ensure fairness and accountability in legal transactions.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,305, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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