as in null
having no legal or binding force
public disclosure of the terms of the out-of-court settlement renders it null and void
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Recent Examples of null and void
Failure to provide such proof may, if requested, render Entry null and void.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 June 2025
If passed, all existing Gary code that conflicts with the ordinance will be null and void, according to the ordinance.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Buying back her masters, however, would render the symbolism of the Taylor’s versions null and void.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 May 2025
In her 102-page ruling, Howell also declared that the transfers of the institute's assets, including its headquarters, seized in the administration's takeover are null and void.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 19 May 2025
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 June 2025
If passed, all existing Gary code that conflicts with the ordinance will be null and void, according to the ordinance.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Buying back her masters, however, would render the symbolism of the Taylor’s versions null and void.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 May 2025
In her 102-page ruling, Howell also declared that the transfers of the institute's assets, including its headquarters, seized in the administration's takeover are null and void.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for null and void
Recent Examples of Synonyms for null and void
Adjective
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This initiative aims to safeguard fans against invalid or unauthorized resale and is available to fans subject to federal and local regulations.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Continuing fines, meaning fines that are automatically added each month, also are likely invalid since a continuing violation is still just one violation.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The departures leave a leadership void that, according to current and former CDC officials, has demoralized the agency’s staff and will further undermine its ability to provide reliable guidance to Americans.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
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There’s also a big spider thing that emerges from void portals sometimes.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Null and void.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/null%20and%20void. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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