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annulmentthe 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/

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

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
💡 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 of enrollment destroys dreams of fulfillment!
🎵 Rhyme

Annulment of enrollment destroys dreams of fulfillment!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈnʌlmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈnʌlmənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootannul
Suffix--ment

🎵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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