void

³void

verb

Definition of VOID

transitive verb

1

a : to make empty or vacant : clear b archaic : vacate, leave

2

: discharge, emit

3

: nullify, annul

intransitive verb

: to eliminate solid or liquid waste from the body

— void·er noun

Examples of VOID

1. The judge voided the contract.
2. Any unauthorized repairs will void the warranty.

Origin of VOID

Middle English, from Anglo-French voider (Old French of Île-de-France vuider) Vulgar Latin *vocitare, from *vocitus

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to VOID

Synonyms: abate, abrogate, annul, avoid, cancel, disannul, dissolve, invalidate, negate, null, nullify, quash, repeal, rescind, roll back, strike down, vacate, abolish

Antonyms: fill, load

Related Words: countermand, override, overrule, overturn, veto; abort, call, call off, drop, recall, retract, reverse, revoke, suspend, withdraw; ban, enjoin, forbid, outlaw, prohibit; disallow, dismiss, reject; annihilate, break down, eliminate, eradicate, erase, liquidate, remove, throw out, write off

Near Antonyms: enact, lay down, legislate; establish, found, institute; formalize, legalize, legitimate, legitimize, validate; pass, ratify; allow, approve, authorize, clear, endorse (also indorse), permit, sanction, warrant; command, decree, mandate, order, prescribe

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