annul (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈnʌl/

Definition

To declare invalid, void, or to make as if something never existed, especially a marriage, law, or contract.

Examples

• The treaty was annulled by mutual consent of both nations.

• The committee voted to annul the previous decision due to new evidence.

• His conviction was annulled after it was proven he was innocent.

How to Use annul

annul something (prepositional phrase)

To make something legally invalid. — "The government can annul any law that conflicts with the constitution."

Synonyms of annul

Words with a similar meaning to annul:

• cancel
• revoke
• nullify
• invalidate
• abrogate

Antonyms of annul

Words with the opposite meaning to annul:

• ratify
• validate
• endorse

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary