annulment meaning

UK US /ˈænəlmənt/ 3 syllables

annulment (noun): the state of being cancelled or annulled.

annulment has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

annulment as a noun

  1. the state of being cancelled or annulled

    Synonyms: revocation

    Type of: state

  2. (law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc)

    Synonyms: invalidation

    Type of: dissolution

    Kinds: dissolution of marriage

    Related forms: annul

  3. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

    Synonyms: abrogation, repeal

    Type of: cancellation

    Kinds: derogation, vacation, recall, revocation

    Related forms: annul

How to pronounce annulment

annulment is pronounced /ˈænəlmənt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AN · words ending in NT · 9-letter words

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