annulment

[ uh-nuhl-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of annulling, especially the formal declaration that annuls a marriage.
2. Psychoanalysis. a mental process by which unpleasant or painful ideas are abolished from the mind.

annulment

/ əˈnʌlmənt /

noun

1. a formal invalidation, as of a marriage, judicial proceeding, etc
2. the act of annulling

Other Words From

• nonan·nulment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of annulment¹

1485–95; annul + -ment or < Middle French annulement

Example Sentences

It all seems to be a dream come true until word reaches his parents, who will do anything to force an annulment.

From Los Angeles Times

Billy Ray Cyrus and his third wife, Aussie singer Firerose, are reportedly headed for divorce — or perhaps an annulment — after a mere seven months together.

From Los Angeles Times

Three months after the wedding, Kristy advised Gypsy to get an annulment when Gypsy and Anderson had an argument about Gypsy being in contact with an ex-boyfriend.

From Salon

Steep legal fees and mounds of paperwork make annulment practically impossible for many.

From New York Times

They also argue the mine poses environmental risks and demand the annulment of the contract and a ban on all new mining projects.

From Reuters

Related Words

• abolition
• abrogation
• breakup
• cancellation
• deletion
• dissolution
• nullification
• repeal
• retraction
• reversal
• revocation