voidance

noun

Definition of voidancenext
as in annulment

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Recent Examples of voidance 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voidance
  1. annulment
  2. invalidation
  3. nullification
  4. revocation
  5. neutralization
  6. rescission
  7. cancellation
  8. recision
Noun
  • Rodman filed for an annulment just nine days later, though the pair reconciled before Electra ultimately filed for divorce in April 1999.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • However, the pair divorced two years later and were granted an annulment by the Catholic Church in 1992.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of annulment
Noun
  • The most common reason for signature invalidation was that the person signing was not registered to vote.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
  • The outspoken rapper has often asserted her own personal truth, and seen its invalidation in conversation with others.
    — Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 9 May 2026
Definition of invalidation
Noun
  • While most college broadcast-journalism programs tend to encourage would-be talent to ditch their regional accents in favor of a more neutral, untraceable delivery, TV pros who came up in the bigs aren’t subject to that sort of verbal nullification.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
  • The votes fell strictly along party lines, with every Republican member supported the nullification of a landmark conservation policy that 99 percent of Americans wanted to keep.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
Definition of nullification
Noun
  • The city has initiated revocation of the permit associated with cameras installed within the public right-of-way in the Shadow Lakes neighborhood, acting City Manager Terrance Davis told this news organization.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Those accused became social outcasts, leading to eviction notices from landlords, pink slips, club membership revocation and divorces.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of revocation
Noun
  • The two antibodies also worked additively, producing stronger neutralization together than either antibody achieved alone.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • By integrating detection, deception, and neutralization into a single ecosystem—and leveraging the power of autonomy—Ultra Maritime is redefining how naval forces defend themselves beneath the waves.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of neutralization
Noun
  • The complaint argues that Gomez, Teefey and Pierson allegedly committed securities fraud, common-law fraud and breach of contract; the suit seeks rescission of the investment contract and damages.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The plaintiffs are seeking rescission of their investments in Wondermind, as well as damages and costs.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of rescission
Noun
  • Depending on the airline and circumstances, carriers may reimburse reasonable travel expenses due to controllable cancellations and delays, subject to review.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Rolling Stone had subsequently reported that Beard’s health was the cause of the cancellation.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cancellation
Noun
  • The judgment here, premised on a decision of a federal court of appeals, provides more than enough basis to justify the recision of DACA.
    — Josh Blackman, National Review, 10 Jan. 2018
  • The House of Representatives passed the rule recision in February.
    — Katy Murphy, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
Definition of recision

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“Voidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voidance. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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