annulation

/ˌæn.juː.ˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of cancelling or invalidating a prior decision, agreement, or event; or the act of dismissing or terminating a meeting, event, or other gathering.

“The wedding was cancelled due to annulation of the marriage license.”

2. noun

The act of removing or cancelling a celestial object from a star catalog due to its non-existence or incorrect identification.

“The astronomer was forced to make an annulation of the new star due to the lack of evidence.”

3. noun

A cancellation of a previously scheduled event or appointment, especially in sports.

“The tennis match was postponed due to annulation of the tournament.”

Synonyms

  • cancellation
  • dismissal
  • termination

Antonyms

  • affirmation
  • confirmation
  • validation