voided

American  

[voi-did] / ˈvɔɪ dɪd /

adjective

1. having a void.

2. having been made void.

   a voided contract.

3. having a section or area that has been cut out or omitted.

   a voided Greek cross.

4. Heraldry. (of a charge) depicted as if the center had been removed so as to leave only an outline.

   an inescutcheon voided.

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voided British  

/ ˈvɔɪdɪd /

adjective

1. heraldry (of a design) with a hole in the centre of the same shape as the design

   a voided lozenge

2. rare having a void or made void

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Other Word Forms

• unvoided adjective

Etymology

Origin of voided

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; void + -ed ²

Example Sentences

To receive the payout via direct deposit, you may need to attach a voided check.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Earlier this year, Panama’s Supreme Court voided CK Hutchison’s contract to operate two ports at either end of the Panama Canal, allowing the government to seize the assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Ticketmaster said it had now voided some tickets, which were released on Friday night after fans had to request them.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Among other impacts, the Supreme Court voided so-called fentanyl tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

But the foul creatures hadn’t finished yet; holding their beautiful wings high, they squatted among the devastation and voided their bowels.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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