noun
annulment
uh-NUHL-muhnt
Annulment (noun) means the act of officially cancelling something, especially a legal declaration that a marriage was never valid. Example: “She sought an annulment rather than a divorce.”
noun
1
The act of officially cancelling something, especially a legal declaration that a marriage was never valid.
"She sought an annulment rather than a divorce."
"The judge granted the annulment on the grounds the marriage was never legally valid."
How to use annulment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe formal cancelling of something, most often used for marriages or contracts.
Common pairings
seek an annulment
grant an annulment
marriage annulment
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Word forms
- Plural
- annulments
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Etymology
From Middle French annullement, based on Latin annullare ("to bring to nothing") plus the noun suffix -ment.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “annulment” mean?
The word “annulment” means the act of officially cancelling something, especially a legal declaration that a marriage was never valid. In plain terms, the formal cancelling of something, most often used for marriages or contracts.
How do you pronounce “annulment”?
“Annulment” is pronounced uh-NUHL-muhnt (/əˈnʌl.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “annulment” in a sentence?
Here is “annulment” used in a sentence: “She sought an annulment rather than a divorce.”
What part of speech is “annulment”?
“Annulment” is a noun.
Where does the word “annulment” come from?
The word “annulment” comes from Latin. From Middle French annullement, based on Latin annullare ("to bring to nothing") plus the noun suffix -ment.
