voidable

adjective

void·​able ˈvȯi-də-bəl 

: capable of being voided

specifically : capable of being adjudged void

a voidable contract

voidableness noun

Examples of voidable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Ravens can’t push too much cap into the future as Jackson’s contract structure limits them (short term, back loaded and with a voidable year already). — Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025

Contracts entered into by corporations during the time of their suspension due to failure to file tax returns are voidable at the election of the other party to the contract. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2024

Under Texas law, a contract signed under duress is generally voidable if it was obtained through an improper or unlawful threat that overrode the signer’s free will. — Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026

Note that at least two of these exceptions (voidable transaction and reverse veil-piercing) are also recognized by the Comments to ULLCA 503, so these exceptions should not be particularly surprising. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for voidable

• avoidable
• unavoidable

Legal Definition

voidable

adjective

void·​able ˈvȯi-də-bəl 

: capable of being voided

specifically : subject to being declared void when one party is wronged by the other

a voidable contract

voidability

ˌvȯi-də-ˈbi-lə-tē

noun