Null and void Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnəɫ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈvɔɪd

NUHL and VOYD

UK

nˈʌl/ /ˈænd/ /vˈɔɪd

NUL and VOYD

Definition

If something is null and void, it has no legal force or effect; it is as if it never existed.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in formal or legal settings, especially for contracts, agreements, or decisions. Not used in casual conversation. Synonyms include 'invalid,' but 'null and void' emphasizes complete lack of legal effect. Common with 'declare,' 'consider,' or 'render' (e.g., 'declared null and void').

• Spanish: nulo y sin efecto
• Portuguese (BR): nulo e sem efeito
• Portuguese (PT): nulo e sem efeito
• Chinese (Simplified): 无效
• Chinese (Traditional): 無效
• Hindi: निरस्त और अमान्य
• Arabic: لاغٍ وباطل
• Bengali: নির্বিকার এবং বাতিল - অবৈধ
• Russian: недействителен - не имеет юридической силы
• Japanese: 無効 - 効力がない
• Vietnamese: vô hiệu - không có giá trị pháp lý
• Korean: 무효 - 법적 효력이 없음
• Turkish: geçersiz - hükümsüz
• Urdu: کالعدم اور بے اثر
• Indonesian: batal demi hukum - tidak berlaku

Example Sentences

The judge declared the contract null and void.

basic

If you sign under pressure, the agreement is null and void.

basic

After the error, the results of the vote were null and void.

basic

Because the form wasn't signed, the application is null and void.

natural

Any changes made after midnight are null and void.

natural

The old policy is now null and void since the new one started.

natural