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annulment

[əˈnʌlmənt]

annulment Definition

the act of officially declaring something invalid or void, especially a marriage.

Using annulment: Examples

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

  • Example

    The couple obtained an annulment of their marriage.

  • Example

    The court granted the annulment of the contract.

  • Example

    The company requested the annulment of the patent.

annulment Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with annulment

  • a declaration by the Catholic Church that a marriage is null and void, allowing the individuals to remarry within the church

    Example

    After her divorce, she sought an ecclesiastical annulment so she could remarry in the Catholic Church.

  • a legal process of reversing or vacating a court's decision or judgment

    Example

    The defendant filed a motion for annulment of judgment, arguing that the court made an error in its decision.

  • a legal process of invalidating the results of an election due to fraud, irregularities, or other violations of election laws

    Example

    The opposition party demanded an annulment of the election, citing widespread voter suppression and ballot tampering.

Origins of annulment

from Old French 'anuller', meaning 'to annul'

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Summary: annulment in Brief

'Annulment' [əˈnʌlmənt] refers to the act of officially declaring something invalid or void, especially a marriage. It can also apply to contracts and patents. Phrases like 'ecclesiastical annulment' and 'annulment of judgment' denote specific types of annulment. 'Annulment of election' refers to the legal process of invalidating the results of an election due to fraud or other violations of election laws.