null and void

as in null
having no legal or binding force public disclosure of the terms of the out-of-court settlement renders it null and void

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

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.
Recent Examples of null and void Legal professionals who protected women’s rights have also seen their efforts made null and void under the Taliban. Beth Bailey, Fox News, 17 Aug. 2024 Leaks also wrote that the governor’s office is unable to file criminal charges or declare a notarized document null and void. Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 July 2024 This package was declared null and void in January by a Delaware court due to the fact that Denholm and her fellow directors allowed Musk to set the terms himself. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 June 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for null and void 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for null and void
Adjective
  • The quintet argued that ADOR’s main arguments did not explain how there were no violations in their contract and that any arguments regarding investment costs are null due to the success NewJeans had in its first two years.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Pressly’s 45th appearance of the season on Aug. 2 vested a $14 million club option for the 2025 season, but the option is null if Pressly finishes the season on the injured list.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
Adjective
  • Congress should reaffirm the CRA by recognizing that agency guidance is invalid unless submitted to both Congress and GAO.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The 63-year-old's motion, filed Wednesday, argues that his original guilty plea to a conspiracy charge is invalid because the count was later dismissed by the court, rendering the outcome unconstitutional.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The building’s distinctive void houses the Desert Garden, where guests can enjoy light bites surrounded by desert flora.
    Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The scripture says that His Word won’t return void.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near null and void

Cite this Entry

“Null and void.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/null%20and%20void. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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!