Annulment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈnʌl.mənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Annulment is a noun meaning An act or instance of annulling.
Meaning
An act or instance of annulling.
More Meanings
- The state of having been annulled.
- (law) An invalidation of something, especially a legal contract.
- (law, Catholicism) A legal (notably judicial) declaration that a marriage is invalid; the procedure leading to it.
- (archaic) Total destruction.
Example Sentences
marriage annulment
grant an annulment
petition for annulment
They sought an annulment instead of a divorce.
Word Forms
- annulments
Synonyms for annulment
Depending on context, synonyms include abolition, cancellation, nullification, abrogation, deauthentication, devalidation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include repeal, abrogation, invalidation, annul, unsubscribe, revoke.
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