annul
/əˈnʌl/To legally invalidate or cancel a contract, agreement, or legal decision, making it void as if it never existed.
The judge annulled the contract because it violated state regulations.
The judge declared the contract invalid because it broke state laws.
The annulment of the election results led to a new vote.
The legal cancellation of the election results required a new election.
Commonly used in legal contexts, such as annulling marriages, contracts, or decisions.
To cancel or invalidate something, often formally or officially.
The company decided to annul the merger after discovering financial discrepancies.
The company officially canceled the merger after finding financial issues.
Less common outside legal contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Legal Context
Use 'annul' when referring to the legal cancellation of something, such as a marriage or contract.
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Formal Usage
'Annul' is a formal term and is typically used in legal or official contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'annullare', meaning 'to make null' or 'to cancel'.
📝Usage Notes
Primarily used in legal contexts to describe the formal cancellation of something, such as a marriage, contract, or decision.