Nullity

usgb/ˈnʌləti/
noun

State of being not valid or legal.

The law clearly states that fraudulent contracts are of absolute nullity.
Visual representation of "nullity" - State of being not valid or legal.

Often appears as...

  • absolute nullity
  • marriage nullity

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Legal Context

Used in law to describe an act or document that has no legal force.

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The marriage was deemed a nullity due to fraud.
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Absolute Certainty

When paired with 'absolute,' it indicates something conclusively has no legal status.

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After the review, the contract’s absolute nullity was confirmed.
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Subject of Nullity

Identify what the nullity refers to, like contracts or marriages, to provide clarity.

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They filed for a declaration of nullity regarding their marital status.
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