Synonyms of voidancenext
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, 25 July 2019

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of voidance was in the 14th century

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“Voidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voidance. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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