annul
Pronunciation
Verb
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Quick answer
To officially cancel something, especially a marriage or law, so that it has no legal effect.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
void
invalidate
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The court _____ the marriage after discovering it had never been legally valid."
Answer: annul
In your own words, what does "annul" mean?
To officially cancel something, especially a marriage or law, so that it has no legal effect.
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