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Voided: meaning, definitions and examples

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voided

 

[ ˈvɔɪdɪd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Voided refers to the act of invalidating or canceling a legal document or contract, rendering it ineffective and unenforceable. In legal terms, when something is voided, it has no legal force and is as if it never existed. This can occur for various reasons such as fraud, misrepresentation, or failure to comply with legal requirements. The term is often used in the context of contracts, wills, or legal obligations that have been annulled.

Synonyms

annulled, canceled, invalidated, terminated

Examples of usage

  • The contract was voided due to lack of consent.
  • Her marriage was voided after the discovery of fraud.
  • The court voided the agreement based on legal discrepancies.
Context #2 | Adjective

status

Voided can also describe a status where something has been rendered null and void. This could apply to things like transactions or agreements that are no longer valid. When a transaction is voided, it is as if it never took place, and all parties involved are restored to their original positions before the transaction occurred. It is important in fields such as finance and law to clearly indicate when something has been voided to avoid confusion.

Synonyms

abolished, nullified, repealed

Examples of usage

  • The payment was voided after the error was discovered.
  • All voided transactions were removed from the records.
  • She received a notification that her application was voided.

Translations

Translations of the word "voided" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anulado

🇮🇳 शून्य

🇩🇪 ungültig

🇮🇩 dibatalkan

🇺🇦 недійсний

🇵🇱 unieważniony

🇯🇵 無効な

🇫🇷 nul

🇪🇸 anulado

🇹🇷 geçersiz

🇰🇷 무효의

🇸🇦 ملغى

🇨🇿 neplatný

🇸🇰 neplatný

🇨🇳 作废

🇸🇮 razveljavljen

🇮🇸 óvirkt

🇰🇿 жойылған

🇬🇪 უარყოფილი

🇦🇿 ləğv edilmiş

🇲🇽 anulado

Etymology

The term 'voided' originates from the Old French word 'voidier', meaning 'to empty'. This word evolved from the Latin 'vacare', which means 'to be empty, free, or unoccupied'. The use of 'void' in the legal realm has been prevalent since the early legal systems emerged, reflecting the notion of something lacking validity or legal authority. Over time, 'void' and its derivative 'voided' became standard terms in legal documents to communicate the invalidity of agreements and contracts. This term's evolution illustrates the growing complexity and formalization of legal language as societies developed more sophisticated systems of governance and law.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,917, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.