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DictionaryvoidInvalidity
adjective / verb

void

Without legal effect, or made so.

The court declares the contract void.

Etymology
voidOld Frenchempty

The older adjective means empty. A legally void act is empty of enforceable effect, and the verb removes that effect.

More examples

  • An unauthorized signature may void the agreement.
  • The canceled check was marked void.
  • The judge voided the earlier order.

Forms

void · voids · voided · voiding

Similar words

invalid
Not legally or officially acceptable.
cancel
End an arrangement without necessarily making it legally void from the start.