null and void

adjective

: having no force, binding power, or validity

Examples of null and void in a Sentence

public disclosure of the terms of the out-of-court settlement renders it null and void
Recent Examples on the Web Under the agreement, Disney conceded that a set of agreements involving the design and construction of the resort — which had just been signed days before DeSantis’ allies took control — is null and void. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2024 The residents are seeking an expedited review of the case and the finding that the bill is null and void. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 24 Apr. 2024 Since investors remained in the dark as to the sheer extent of Tesla’s governance problems, the 2018 vote approving his compensation with a 73% majority of the shareholder stock present (excluding shares held by Musk) was hence null and void. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024 Under the terms of Wednesday’s settlement agreement, Disney lets stand a determination by the board of DeSantis appointees that the comprehensive plan approved by the Disney supporters before the takeover is null and void. Mike Schneider, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for null and void 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'null and void.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of null and void was in 1653

Dictionary Entries Near null and void

Cite this Entry

“Null and void.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/null%20and%20void. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

null and void

adjective
: having no force, binding power, or validity
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!