Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
annulment
noun
/əˈnʌlmənt/
Definition
The act of declaring a marriage or contract invalid.
Examples
- The couple sought an annulment rather than a divorce.
- After discovering the truth, she pursued an annulment of their marriage.
Meaning
Annulment refers to the legal procedure through which a marriage is declared void, as if it never happened. This is different from a divorce, which ends a valid marriage.
Synonyms
- Nullification
- Cancellation
- Invalidation
