disannul

[ dis-uh-nuhl ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·an·nulled, dis·an·nul·ling.

1. to annul utterly; make void:

   to disannul a contract.

disannul

/ ˌdɪsəˈnʌl /

verb

1. tr law to cancel; make void

Derived Forms

• ˌdisanˈnulment, noun

Other Words From

• disan·nuller noun
• disan·nulment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disannul¹

First recorded in 1485–95; dis- ¹ + annul

Example Sentences

It is certain that if the superior have once ratified it by silence or consent, he cannot afterwards disannul it.

From Project Gutenberg

Ye made peace with us that ye might get back your legions that were taken, and now ye would disannul it.

From Project Gutenberg

The village owns no school to disannul the tie of blood, to warp and weaken the affection that holds them well together.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• abolish
• abrogate
• annul
• invalidate
• negate
• offset
• quash
• repeal
• rescind
• restrict
• torpedo
• undo
• veto
• void
• wipe out