Nullity
/ˈnʌləti/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used in law to describe an act or document that has no legal force.
The marriage was deemed a nullity due to fraud.
Pro Tip 2/3Absolute Certainty
When paired with 'absolute,' it indicates something conclusively has no legal status.
After the review, the contract’s absolute nullity was confirmed.
Pro Tip 3/3Subject of Nullity
Identify what the nullity refers to, like contracts or marriages, to provide clarity.
They filed for a declaration of nullity regarding their marital status.
Compare with
EmptinessFutilityIneffectiveMeaninglessSignificanceUselessValidity
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