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annulment

[ uh-nuhl-muh nt ]

/ əˈnʌl mənt /

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noun

the act of annulling, especially the formal declaration that annuls a marriage.

Psychoanalysis. a mental process by which unpleasant or painful ideas are abolished from the mind.

Origin of annulment

1485–95; annul + -ment or < Middle French annulement

OTHER WORDS FROM annulment

non·an·nul·ment, noun

Words nearby annulment

annular ring, annular scotoma, annulate, annulation, annulet, annulment, annuloplasty, annulorrhaphy, annulose, annulus, annulus hemorrhoidalis

Example sentences from the Web for annulment

The demand for annulment matters because Grayson is rich, even by Congress's high standards.

Congressman Accuses Wife Of Bigamy |Ben Jacobs |April 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
A source also told the paper that Aaliyah ended all contact with Kelly after the annulment.

Why Has the Public Forgiven R. Kelly for His Sordid, Predatory Past? |Marlow Stern |December 9, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
The new law contains a clause barring its annulment or appeal.

Hold Yemen Officials Who Sanctioned Civilian Attacks Accountable |Letta Tayler |January 28, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
She was divorced in 1983, and there is no sign of her having secured an annulment.

One Tough Judge |Scott Horton |May 26, 2009 |DAILY BEAST

Upon receiving communion, Hudson received an annulment from his first wife, then divorced his second wife four years later.

Is Newt Preparing for a 2012 Run? |Max Blumenthal |March 29, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
This signifies the annulment of the magical union that existed throughout the period of marriage.

Elements of Folk Psychology |Wilhelm Wundt
Had it been otherwise the annulment would not have been allowed.

Builders of United Italy |Rupert Sargent Holland
The charters of Rhode Island and Connecticut were demanded for annulment .

The Colonies 1492-1750 |Reuben Gold Thwaites
I don't know how such things are done, but it shouldn't be very difficult to obtain an annulment of our marriage.

Mavis of Green Hill |Faith Baldwin
Recently she secured in the County Court an annulment of the marriage.

Fighting the Traffic in Young Girls |Various

British Dictionary definitions for annulment

annulment

/ (əˈnʌlmənt) /

noun

a formal invalidation, as of a marriage, judicial proceeding, etc

the act of annulling