annual 30초 만에
- To officially declare something void.
- Commonly used for marriages and contracts.
- Implies the thing never legally existed.
- A formal, legal-register verb.
To annul something is to declare it invalid or void from a legal or official standpoint. Unlike a simple cancellation, an annulment often carries the implication that the event or contract in question is treated as though it never occurred in the first place. This is a high-level, formal verb most commonly found in legal, ecclesiastical, and governmental contexts.
- Legal Status
- The term 'annul' is used when a court or authority finds a fundamental flaw in the creation of a contract or marriage, rendering it 'void ab initio' (void from the beginning).
The high court moved to annul the results of the disputed election due to widespread procedural irregularities.
In the context of marriage, an annulment is distinct from a divorce. While a divorce ends a valid marriage, an annulment declares that a valid marriage never existed. This distinction is crucial in various religious and legal systems. For instance, the Catholic Church provides annulments if certain conditions were not met at the time of the wedding, such as a lack of full consent or the intent to exclude children. Similarly, in contract law, if a party was coerced into signing, a judge might annul the agreement, effectively wiping the slate clean for both parties involved.
- Scope of Application
- Annulment can apply to laws, treaties, marriages, contracts, and even judicial decisions that were reached through improper means.
Historians often discuss how Henry VIII sought to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
Using 'annul' correctly requires an understanding of its formal register. You wouldn't 'annul' a lunch date; you would 'cancel' it. You 'annul' things that have a formal, documented existence. It is almost always used in the passive voice in news reporting (e.g., 'The contract was annulled') or in the active voice when referring to an authority figure like a judge, a king, or a governing body.
- Collocation: Courts
- The court has the power to annul any legislation that violates the constitution.
The legislative body voted to annul the previous administration's executive orders.
When writing academic or legal papers, 'annul' is preferred over 'void' or 'nullify' when the focus is on the official declaration of invalidity. It suggests a procedural finality. For example, if an election is found to be fraudulent, the results are annulled, necessitating a new vote. In this sense, 'annul' is a transformative verb—it changes the reality of the past by removing its legal weight.
- Collocation: Marriages
- They sought legal counsel to annul their union after discovering the fraudulent identity of one spouse.
The parliament can annul a treaty if it is found to be detrimental to national sovereignty.
You will primarily encounter 'annul' in three arenas: the courtroom, the halls of government, and historical documentaries. In the news, it appears during political crises—specifically when elections are contested. If a Supreme Court finds that voting machines were tampered with, the headline will likely read: 'Court Annuls Election Results'.
- Media Usage
- Journalists use 'annul' to convey the gravity of a legal reversal, distinguishing it from a mere policy change.
The international tribunal has the authority to annul the trade agreement.
In historical contexts, 'annul' is famously associated with the English Reformation. The refusal of the Pope to annul Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon led to the creation of the Church of England. This historical weight makes the word feel powerful and somewhat archaic, though it remains a standard term in modern family law and corporate litigation.
The most common mistake is confusing 'annul' with 'annual'. While they look similar, 'annual' means 'yearly' and is an adjective, whereas 'annul' is a verb meaning 'to void'. Another frequent error is using 'annul' for informal cancellations. You cannot 'annul' a subscription to a magazine; you 'cancel' it. 'Annul' requires a level of legal or formal authority.
- Annul vs. Divorce
- Divorce ends a marriage; annulment says it never happened. Confusing these in a legal context can have significant financial implications.
Incorrect: I need to annul my gym membership.
Furthermore, 'annul' is often confused with 'nullify'. While they are synonyms, 'nullify' is broader. You can nullify the effects of a poison, but you wouldn't 'annul' a poison. 'Annul' is strictly for the invalidation of laws, contracts, and formal statuses. Ensure that the object of the verb is something that was officially established.
Several words share a semantic space with 'annul', but each has its own nuance. 'Nullify' is the closest synonym, often used interchangeably in legal contexts, though 'nullify' can also mean to make something lose its value or effect in a general sense. 'Void' is often used as a verb in the phrase 'null and void', meaning to make something legally empty.
- Comparison: Rescind
- To rescind is to take back an offer or a law. It focuses on the act of withdrawal, whereas annul focuses on the status of invalidity.
- Comparison: Abrogate
- Abrogate is a very formal term used for the official abolition of a law or right by an authoritative act.
While they might annul the contract, they could also simply choose to renegotiate the terms.
How Formal Is It?
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Passive voice construction
Subjunctive mood in formal decrees
수준별 예문
The king wanted to annul the wedding.
The king wanted to say the wedding was not real.
Verb + Object
They can annul the rule.
They can stop the rule.
Modal + Verb
The constitutional court moved to annul the legislation, citing a violation of fundamental rights.
The court officially made the law void.
Infinitive of purpose
Failure to disclose prior debts may provide grounds to annul the merger agreement.
The merger can be made invalid.
Gerund phrase as subject
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An annulment is retroactive.
It is a very strong word for 'cancel'.
- Using 'annul' instead of 'annual'.
- Using 'annul' for a doctor's appointment.
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Legal Precision
Use annul specifically for legal invalidation.
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문화적 맥락
Ecclesiastical annulments are common in Canon Law.
Henry VIII's quest for annulment changed European history.
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"Have you ever heard of an election being annulled?"
"What is the difference between divorce and annulment in your country?"
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Write about a time a rule was annulled.
Discuss the ethical implications of annulling a contract.
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2 질문No, annul is formal and often retroactive.
No, you annul a status or a contract.
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Explain why a court might annul an election.
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Pronounce 'annulled' correctly.
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Listen for the word: 'The treaty was annulled.'
Use 'annul' in a sentence about a law.
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Talk about a famous historical annulment.
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Identify the context: 'The judge annuls the verdict.'
Write a sentence with 'annul'.
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Say: 'The king annuls the law.'
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Which word is used: annul or annual?
Why would someone annul a contract?
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Explain 'annul' to a friend.
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Listen: 'The election was annulled.'
Describe an annulled election.
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Discuss the legal theory of annulment.
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Context: 'The ecclesiastical court annuls...'
Write a formal notice of annulment.
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Use 'annul' in a business context.
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What was annulled in the clip?
Compare annul and divorce.
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Debate: Should we annul historical debts?
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Listen for 'annul' vs 'nullify'.
Use 'annul' for a rule.
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Say 'annulment' three times.
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Which syllable is stressed?
Discuss the impact of annulling a national election.
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Explain the difference between void and voidable.
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Identify the tone of 'annul'.
Write about a king annulling a law.
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Use 'annul' in a sentence about a contract.
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What is the root of annul?
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Say 'annul'.
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Listen and repeat: annul.
Describe the process of annulling a law.
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Discuss: Can a contract be annulled after 10 years?
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Listen for the reason for annulment.
Write a sentence using 'annulment'.
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Pronounce 'annulment'.
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How many syllables in annulment?
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Say: 'Annul the contract.'
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Listen: 'Annul'.
Write a sentence about an annulled law.
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Explain 'void ab initio'.
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Listen for the word 'annulment'.
The judge ____ the rule.
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Say: 'The judge annulled it.'
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Listen: 'Annulment'.
I ____ the rule.
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Say 'annul'.
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Listen: 'Annul'.
Analyze the consequences of an annulled treaty.
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Discuss 'annulment' in canon law.
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Summary
Annul is a high-level verb used to wipe out the legal existence of something, like a marriage or a law, as if it never happened. Example: 'The judge decided to annul the fraudulent contract.'
- To officially declare something void.
- Commonly used for marriages and contracts.
- Implies the thing never legally existed.
- A formal, legal-register verb.
Legal Precision
Use annul specifically for legal invalidation.
예시
They sought legal counsel to annul their marriage after realizing the ceremony was not properly licensed.
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