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voidance

noun
void·​ance | \ ˈvȯi-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce voidance (audio) \

Definition of voidance

1 : the act of voiding
2 of a benefice : the state of being without an incumbent

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 Under the league’s constitution, teams that are caught tampering face a potential range of punishments—including fines, forfeiture of draft picks and voidance of free agent signings. — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Understanding Why Salary Cap Circumvention Is Dangerous for the NBA," 25 July 2019 The league can impose a range of penalties on teams, including a fine of up to $6 million, forfeiture of draft picks, suspensions of executives and voidance of unauthorized contracts. — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Understanding Why Salary Cap Circumvention Is Dangerous for the NBA," 25 July 2019

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First Known Use of voidance

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Dictionary Entries near voidance

voice vote

void

voidable

voidance

voided

voidee

void end

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