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annulment (어**널**먼트)the formal declaration that something is invalid or void

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the formal declaration that something is invalid or void

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈnʌlmənt/

Korean meaning: 무효화, 취소, 폐지 (법적으로 효력이 없다고 선언하는 것)

Korean pronunciation: 어**널**먼트

Example Sentences

  • After discovering her husband's secret identity as a superhero, she filed for annulment citing 'failure to disclose superpowers.'
  • The company's contract annulment saved them millions in legal fees.
  • The annulment was processed faster than their Vegas wedding ceremony.

annulment

NOUN

//əˈnʌlmənt//

the formal declaration that something is invalid or void

annulment concept
💡 Concept

a stern judge in black robes holds up an official document while shaking his head disapprovingly. He stamps a large red seal across the paper, officially voiding the marriage certificate. A young couple stands before his desk looking shocked and disappointed as their marriage is declared legally invalid. The judge places the stamped document into a rejection pile while pointing toward the exit door. Court clerks in the background pause their work to witness the official declaration. the formal declaration that something is invalid or void

annulment rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Annulment of enrollment destroys dreams of fulfillment!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈnʌlmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈnʌlmənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootannul
Suffix--ment

Origin

라틴어 'annullare'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '무(無)로 만들다'라는 뜻입니다. 중세 시대 교회법에서 결혼을 무효화할 때 사용되기 시작했어요.

🎵Rhyme

fulfillmentinstallmentenrollment
fulfillment
installment
enrollment

🔗Collocations

marriage annulment
seek annulment
grant annulment
annulment proceedings
legal annulment
annulment decree

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After discovering her husband's secret identity as a superhero, she filed for annulment citing 'failure to disclose superpowers.'

The company's contract annulment saved them millions in legal fees.

😄 Fun example

The annulment was processed faster than their Vegas wedding ceremony.

Religious annulment requires different procedures than civil annulment.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

cancellationnullificationinvalidationrevocation

Antonyms

validationconfirmationratification

Related

divorcevoidnullifycancelrevoke

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