Definitions
- Describing the act of declaring something invalid or void, usually a legal contract or marriage. - Referring to the cancellation or nullification of an agreement, decision, or ruling. - Talking about the process of officially declaring something as no longer valid or legally binding.
- Referring to the act of officially canceling or withdrawing a previously granted privilege, license, or permission. - Describing the action of invalidating or taking back a decision, order, or authorization. - Talking about the process of formally declaring something as no longer valid or in effect.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the act of canceling or invalidating something.
- 2Both refer to the process of declaring something as no longer valid or in effect.
- 3Both can be used in legal contexts.
- 4Both imply the withdrawal or cancellation of a previous decision or agreement.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Annul is often used in the context of legal contracts or marriages, while revoke can be applied to a wider range of situations, such as licenses, permissions, or decisions.
- 2Authority: Annul typically involves a formal declaration by a court or legal authority, while revoke can be done by any relevant authority or person with the power to cancel or withdraw.
- 3Effect: Annul implies that the original agreement or decision is completely void and has no legal effect, while revoke suggests that the previous privilege or permission is withdrawn but does not necessarily render the entire agreement or decision invalid.
- 4Usage: Annul is more commonly used in formal or legal contexts, while revoke can be used in both formal and informal situations.
- 5Connotation: Annul may carry a more serious or significant connotation, as it often involves the nullification of a legally binding contract or marriage, while revoke can have a broader range of connotations depending on the context.
Remember this!
Annul and revoke are synonyms that both involve the act of canceling or invalidating something. However, there are some differences between them. Annul is often used in the context of legal contracts or marriages and implies a complete voiding of the original agreement. On the other hand, revoke can be applied to a wider range of situations and suggests the withdrawal or cancellation of a previous privilege or permission without necessarily rendering the entire agreement invalid.
