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annul

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Verb — To officially declare something invalid or void, as if it never legally existed.

How to use annul

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annul a marriage annul a contract annul a law

Etymology

From Old French anuler, from Latin annullo, "to bring to nothing" — from ad- ("to") plus nullus ("none").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “annul” mean?

The word “annul” means to officially declare something invalid or void, as if it never legally existed. In plain terms, to cancel something formally so that, legally, it's treated as if it never happened.

How do you pronounce “annul”?

“Annul” is pronounced uh-NUHL (/əˈnʌl/ in IPA).

How do you use “annul” in a sentence?

Here is “annul” used in a sentence: “The court annulled the contract due to fraud.”

What part of speech is “annul”?

“Annul” is a verb.

Where does the word “annul” come from?

The word “annul” comes from Latin. From Old French anuler, from Latin annullo, "to bring to nothing" — from ad- ("to") plus nullus ("none").

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