annul

Meaning

Verb

  • To formally revoke the validity of.
  • To dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid.

Origin

  • From Middle English annullen, from Old French anuller, from Latin annullō ("annihilate, annul"), from ad + nūllus.

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