nullity

[nuh-luh-tee]

nullity Definition

• 1. the state of being legally void or invalid
• 2. something that is legally void or invalid

Using nullity: Examples

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

• Example

  The contract was declared a nullity due to fraudulent activity.

• Example

  The marriage was annulled on the grounds of nullity.

• Example

  The judge ruled that the agreement was a nullity and therefore unenforceable.

nullity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nullity

• invalidity
• voidness
• ineffectiveness

Antonyms for nullity

• validity
• effectiveness

Phrases with nullity

• marriage nullity

  a legal declaration that a marriage is void and never existed

  Example

  The couple sought a marriage nullity after discovering that one of them was still legally married to someone else.

• nullity of contract

  a legal declaration that a contract is void and has no legal effect

  Example

  The nullity of contract was declared due to the fact that one of the parties was not of legal age at the time of signing.

• nullity of marriage

  a legal declaration that a marriage is void and has no legal effect

  Example

  The nullity of marriage was declared due to the fact that one of the parties was already married at the time of the ceremony.

Origins of nullity

from Latin 'nullitas', meaning 'nothingness'

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Summary: nullity in Brief

The term 'nullity' [nuh-luh-tee] refers to something that is legally void or invalid, or the state of being legally void or invalid. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The contract was declared a nullity due to fraudulent activity.' 'Nullity' extends into phrases like 'marriage nullity,' denoting a legal declaration that a marriage is void and never existed, and 'nullity of contract,' implying a legal declaration that a contract is void and has no legal effect.