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voidable

 

[ ˈvɔɪdəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal terminology

Voidable refers to an agreement or contract that is valid and enforceable until one party chooses to void it. This means that the contract has the potential to be declared unenforceable by one of the parties, usually due to specific circumstances such as misrepresentation, undue influence, or lack of capacity. Unlike a void contract, which has no legal effect from its inception, a voidable contract remains valid until it is annulled by the party with the right to do so. Parties involved should be aware of the implications of voidable contracts in order to protect their interests.

Synonyms

annulable, cancelable, reversible

Examples of usage

  • The agreement was declared voidable due to misrepresentation.
  • She realized that the contract was voidable after discovering the undisclosed information.
  • In cases of duress, the signing party can contest the voidable nature of the contract.
  • He chose not to enforce the voidable contract, resulting in mutual consent.
  • Understanding the voidable nature of certain agreements can help avoid legal disputes.

Translations

Translations of the word "voidable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anulável

🇮🇳 अंतर्निहित

🇩🇪 anfechtbar

🇮🇩 bisa dibatalkan

🇺🇦 відкличний

🇵🇱 nieważny

🇯🇵 取り消し可能な

🇫🇷 annulable

🇪🇸 anulable

🇹🇷 iptal edilebilir

🇰🇷 무효화 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل الإلغاء

🇨🇿 neplatný

🇸🇰 neplatný

🇨🇳 可撤销的

🇸🇮 razveljavljen

🇮🇸 hæfanlegt

🇰🇿 жойылатын

🇬🇪 გაუქმებადი

🇦🇿 ləğv edilə bilən

🇲🇽 anulable

Etymology

The term 'voidable' originates from the Latin word 'voldare', meaning to make void. In legal contexts, 'voidable' was first adopted to specify contracts that are initially valid but can become void by one party’s decision. The concept evolved in medieval English law, where 'void' referred to something invalid from the start, while 'voidable' introduced the nuance of validity contingent upon certain conditions or actions by a party. This distinction is crucial in contract law, as it determines the ability to rescind agreements rather than treating them as entirely invalid. As contract law developed, the term became widely used among legal professionals to describe agreements affected by specific circumstances, thereby enriching legal vocabulary with its particular implications.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,884, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.