voiding (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈvɔɪdɪŋ/

Definition

Making a contract, agreement, or legal document legally invalid or null.

Examples

• The judge ruled that the contract was voiding due to a lack of consent.

• He was accused of voiding the warranty by performing unauthorized repairs.

• The company is seeking to void the merger agreement.

How to Use voiding

voiding a contract (collocation)

To make a contract legally invalid. — "The lawyer explained the grounds for voiding the contract."

voiding an agreement (collocation)

To make an agreement legally invalid. — "They are seeking to voiding an agreement signed under duress."

voiding a document (collocation)

To make a document legally invalid. — "The discovery of new evidence led to voiding the will."

voiding a judgment (collocation)

To make a court's decision legally invalid. — "The higher court's decision was about voiding a judgment from the lower court."

Synonyms of voiding

Words with a similar meaning to voiding:

• invalidating
• nullifying
• annulling
• canceling

Antonyms of voiding

Words with the opposite meaning to voiding:

• ratifying
• validating

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