disannul

American

[dis-uh-nuhl] / ˌdɪs əˈnʌl /

verb (used with object)

disannulled, disannulling

to annul utterly; make void.

to disannul a contract.

disannul British

/ ˌdɪsəˈnʌl /

verb

(tr) law to cancel; make void

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Other Word Forms

disannuller noun
disannulment noun

Etymology

Origin of disannul

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

Example Sentences

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And "the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after," did not disannul that covenant "that was confirmed before of God in Christ."

From Bertha and Her Baptism by Adams, Nehemiah

I have come to England to disannul our marriage.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 by Various

The father’s death did not disannul the promise of the Lord.

From My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year by Jowett, John Henry

C. and xxx. years, doth not disannul the testament, that was confirmed of God unto Christward, to make the promise of none effect.

From The first New Testament printed in English by

Again, "these magistrates ever reserve to themselves, a power to alter, evade and disannul any law or command, not agreeing with their humor, or the absolute authority of their government, acknowledging no superior."

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 2 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo

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