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annulment
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents)
  2. 2. destruction
  3. 3. annulment
  4. 4. reversal (of an original ruling on appeal)
The act of canceling, nullifying, or destroying something such as a contract, document, or agreement. It implies that something is completely voided and no longer has any legal or practical effect.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Ugh, we printed the same document again just to throw it away — seriously?!

Sentence 2

This document is just a copy — is it okay to discard it?

Sentence 3

Why did you destroy the original without making a backup first?

Sentence 4

Why were documents that could have served as evidence disposed of?

Sentence 5

"I've destroyed everything!" he shouted, slamming his fist on the desk.