annul

[əˈnʌl]

annul Definition

declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result).

Using annul: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "annul" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The election results were annulled due to widespread fraud.

  • Example

    The couple decided to annul their marriage after only a few weeks.

  • Example

    The court annulled the contract because it was signed under duress.

annul Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for annul

Phrases with annul

  • a legal procedure for declaring a marriage null and void

    Example

    She filed for an annulment of her marriage on the grounds of fraud.

  • a legal procedure for declaring a contract null and void

    Example

    The company sought an annulment of the contract due to a breach of terms.

  • a legal procedure for declaring an election null and void

    Example

    The opposition party called for an annulment of the election due to irregularities in the voting process.

Origins of annul

from Old French 'anuller', from Latin 'annullare', from 'ad-' (to) + 'nullus' (not any)

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Summary: annul in Brief

'Annul' [əˈnʌl] means to declare invalid an official agreement, decision, or result. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The court annulled the contract because it was signed under duress.' 'Annul' is synonymous with 'cancel' and 'invalidate,' and antonymous with 'validate' and 'confirm.'