voidable

[ voi-duh-buhl ]

adjective

capable of being nullified or invalidated.
Law. capable of being made or adjudged void.

Origin of voidable

First recorded in 1475–85; void + -able

Other words from voidable

void·a·ble·ness, noun
non·void·a·ble, adjective
un·void·a·ble, adjective

Words Nearby voidable

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How to use voidable in a sentence

The effect of a canonical disability as such was to make the marriage not void but voidable.
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And the question arises, whether this contract is governed by the Common Law, so as to be voidable when made by a minor.
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His entering the partnership agreement is not void, but voidable.
Commercial Law | Samuel Williston, Richard D. Currier, and Richard W. Hill
An infant's contracts of pledge, like any of its contracts are voidable, but not void.
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At common law a contract entered into under duress is voidable at the option of one of the parties.
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British Dictionary definitions for voidable

voidable

/ (ˈvɔɪdəbəl) /

adjective

capable of being voided
capable of being made of no legal effect or made void

Derived forms of voidable

voidableness, noun

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