annulment
|an-nul-ment|
C1
/əˈnʌlmənt/
(annul)
invalidate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'annulment' originates from the Latin word 'annullare', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'nullus' meant 'none'.
Historical Evolution
'annullare' transformed into the Old French word 'annuller', and eventually became the modern English word 'annul' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something null or void', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of declaring something invalid or void, especially a marriage.
The couple sought an annulment of their marriage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35