annulment

Definitions

The formal declaration that a marriage is invalid and effectively never existed.

The act of canceling, invalidating, or declaring something legally void.

Examples

The couple decided to seek an annulment instead of a traditional divorce.

The judge granted the annulment after discovering that the marriage contract was legally invalid.

Synonyms

cancellation invalidation nullification rescission revocation abrogation repeal

Antonyms

ratification enactment validation confirmation approval establishment sanction