Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

voidable

Adjective

/ˈvɔɪdəbl/

Definition

Voidable refers to an agreement or contract that is valid and enforceable unless one party chooses to void or cancel it.

Examples

The agreement was deemed voidable because it was signed under duress.
If one party fails to meet their obligations, the other party can consider the contract voidable.
The voidable nature of the contract allowed the wronged party to seek a remedy.

Meaning

In legal terms, a voidable contract is one that remains in effect until one party decides to reject it due to certain circumstances, such as fraud, misrepresentation, or duress.