Nullité (en. Nullity)

/ny.li.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State or condition of a legal act having no legal impact.
The nullity of the agreement was pronounced by the court.
La nullité de l'accord a été prononcée par le tribunal.
Situation of something that cannot have any effect.
This clause is declared null and of no effect.
Cette clause est déclarée nulle et de nul effet.
Absence of value or importance.
He addressed this topic with a disconcerting nullity.
Il a traité ce sujet avec une nullité déconcertante.

Etymology

From the Latin 'nullitas', meaning 'null', 'worthless'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nullity of a contract
State of a contract invalidated by law.
nullité d'un contrat
proclamation of nullity
Official announcement that an act is null.
proclamation de nullité
absolute nullity
Nullity that cannot be regularized.
nullité absolue
relative nullity
Nullity that can be lifted under certain conditions.
nullité relative

Related Words

null
That has no value, that is without effect.
nul
nullifier
That has the effect of rendering null.
nullificateur

Slang Meanings

Familiar designation for something uninteresting.
This movie was a complete nullity.
Ce film était une nullité totale.
Expression of contempt for a person or situation deemed worthless.
This proposal is a nullity.
Cette proposition est une nullité.