verb to declare invalid or void; to cancel out
In legal contexts, 'annul' is used to describe the act of declaring something invalid or void, such as a marriage or a contract.
In contract law, 'annul' is used to describe the act of canceling or invalidating a contract, rendering it legally unenforceable.
In the context of marriage, 'annul' refers to the legal process of declaring a marriage null and void, as if it never existed.
Lawyers may file a petition to annul a marriage if certain legal grounds are met.
A judge may grant a request to annul a contract if it is found to be void or invalid.
An accountant may need to annul a financial transaction if it was recorded incorrectly.
A human resources manager may need to annul a job offer if it was made in error.
A real estate agent may need to annul a sales contract if there are legal issues with the property.
A medical doctor may need to annul a prescription if it was written in error.