Dictionary

void

having no legal force or effect; not legally binding You must have the express authority to enter into development agreements to avoid an agreement being declared void.

Common Mistakes

  • Avoid using void and voidable interchangeably. Whereas void means absolutely null, voidable means capable of being voided. A voidable contract gives some rights until one of the parties actually declares it void.

Phrase Bank

  • The Commission has declared the election null and void.
  • The contract was deemed void by reason of illegality of the subject matter.
  • They assume jurisdiction to declare whether a marriage has taken place or not, whether there is any impediment which makes it void or voidable.
  • The Marriage Act 1949 provides that a marriage between persons either of whom is under the age of 16 is void.
  • The legal institution of slavery was declared null and void.
  • The law determines that contracts of adhesion are void.

Additional Notes

  • void (verb) 'These changes may void your warranty.'