null and void
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But if biological mothers and fathers are constitutionally forbidden from transferring parental rights, then many adoption consents are null and void.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
"This violation irreparably undermines the integrity of the resulting referendum vote and renders it null and void," the court said.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
"That's a large amount of habitat that's now been null and void for the kingfisher to use in future."
From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025
Jeff Mandell, attorney for the criminal justice groups, argued Wednesday that the three measures were not properly submitted to the people and must be declared null and void.
From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024
When my grandmother passed away, that application became null and void.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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