nullity

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From null and -ity

[edit] Noun

nullity (plural nullities)

1. the state of being null, or void, or invalid (e.g. nullity of marriage)
2. (law): A void act; a defective proceeding or one expressly declared by statute to be a nullity,

[edit] Derived terms

• decree of nullity