Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nullity
noun
/ˈnʌlɪti/
Definition
The condition of being null; invalidity.
Examples
- This contract was declared a nullity due to lack of valid consideration.
- The nullity of the agreement meant that no obligations could arise from it.
- In law, a nullity can render proceedings void from the outset.
Meaning
In legal terms, nullity refers to the state of being without legal effect. It describes a situation or action that is deemed to be without any legal force or significance.
Synonyms
- invalidity
- null
- ineffectiveness
- worthlessness
