annul
verb (used with object)
(especially of laws or other established rules, usages, etc.) to make void or null; abolish; cancel; invalidate.
has annulled
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present perfectof annul (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Panama's Supreme Court has annulled contracts allowing a Hong Kong-based company to operate container ports on the Panama Canal.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
A woman in Australia has annulled her marriage after realising that a fake wedding ceremony she took part in for a social media stunt was in fact real.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2025
Maldives court annuls former leader's conviction: Maldives's top court has annulled former president Mohamed Nasheed's conviction on terrorism charges.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 27, 2018
A Florida judge has annulled the 25-year marriage of the Democratic U.S.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 15, 2015
Therefore the humble soul, which has freely uprooted with eager love the root of Pride, has annulled its own will, seeking ever the honour of God and the salvation of souls.
From Letters of Catherine Benincasa by Catherine, of Siena, Saint
