voidable

adjective

void·​able ˈvȯi-də-bəl How to pronounce voidable (audio)
: capable of being voided
specifically : capable of being adjudged void
a voidable contract
voidableness noun

Examples of voidable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The Ravens can’t push too much cap into the future as Jackson’s contract structure limits them (short term, back loaded and with a voidable year already). Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 Contracts entered into by corporations during the time of their suspension due to failure to file tax returns are voidable at the election of the other party to the contract. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2024 The voidable transaction laws in fact give special treatment to property that is held in TBE. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 Because Martin had only three years left on his deal, the Cowboys added two voidable seasons to his contract so that his salary-to-bonus conversion will spread evenly across five seasons instead of three, creating more immediate cap room. Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2022 See All Example Sentences for voidable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of voidable was in the 15th century

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Voidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voidable. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

Legal Definition

voidable

adjective
void·​able ˈvȯi-də-bəl How to pronounce voidable (audio)
: capable of being voided
specifically : subject to being declared void when one party is wronged by the other
a voidable contract
voidability
ˌvȯi-də-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun
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!