Null and void

adjective

Having no legal force or effect; not valid.

The contract was declared null and void.
Visual representation of "null and void" - Having no legal force or effect; not valid.

Often appears as...

  • declared null and void
  • made null and void

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adjective

Without value, effect, consequence, or significance.

All efforts to stop the project were null and void.
Visual representation of "null and void" - Without value, effect, consequence, or significance.

Often appears as...

  • rendered null and void
  • proved null and void
adjective

Having no legal force or effect; not valid.

The contract was declared null and void.
Visual representation of "null and void" - Having no legal force or effect; not valid.

Often appears as...

  • declared null and void
  • made null and void

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adjective

Without value, effect, consequence, or significance.

All efforts to stop the project were null and void.
Visual representation of "null and void" - Without value, effect, consequence, or significance.

Often appears as...

  • rendered null and void
  • proved null and void
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "null and void"
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Legally Ineffective

Use 'null and void' to describe something with no legal power, like a contract that’s been cancelled.

Illustration for Legally Ineffective
After the breach, their agreement is null and void.
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Not Valid Anymore

It's used when something legal, like a rule or law, no longer applies or is no longer enforced.

Illustration for Not Valid Anymore
The previous zoning regulations are null and void.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Formal Phrase

'Null and void' is formal and most common in legal, official, or solemn contexts, not casual speech.

Illustration for Formal Phrase
The treaty was rendered null and void.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Legally Ineffective

Use 'null and void' to describe something with no legal power, like a contract that’s been cancelled.

Illustration for Legally Ineffective
After the breach, their agreement is null and void.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Valid Anymore

It's used when something legal, like a rule or law, no longer applies or is no longer enforced.

Illustration for Not Valid Anymore
The previous zoning regulations are null and void.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Formal Phrase

'Null and void' is formal and most common in legal, official, or solemn contexts, not casual speech.

Illustration for Formal Phrase
The treaty was rendered null and void.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Legally Ineffective

Use 'null and void' to describe something with no legal power, like a contract that’s been cancelled.

Illustration for Legally Ineffective
After the breach, their agreement is null and void.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Valid Anymore

It's used when something legal, like a rule or law, no longer applies or is no longer enforced.

Illustration for Not Valid Anymore
The previous zoning regulations are null and void.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Formal Phrase

'Null and void' is formal and most common in legal, official, or solemn contexts, not casual speech.

Illustration for Formal Phrase
The treaty was rendered null and void.
Visual representation of the word "Null and void"

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