Pawalangbisa (en. Nullification)

/pawalangbiˈsa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being void or ineffective.
The nullification of the law was declared by the court.
Ang pawalangbisa ng batas ay idineklara ng hukuman.
A legal process wherein a contract or agreement is considered worthless.
The nullification of the agreement was done due to fraud.
Ang pawalangbisa ng kasunduan ay ginawa dahil sa panlilinlang.
The cancellation of the validity of a document or law.
The nullification of the document caused confusion.
Ang pawalangbisa ng dokumento ay nagdulot ng kalituhan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pawala' meaning 'to disappear' and 'bisa' meaning 'effect' or 'power'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nullification of contract
The process wherein a contract is deemed void.
pawalang bisa ng kontrata
nullification of rights
The non-recognition or cancellation of rights.
pawalang bisa ng mga karapatan

Related Words

effect
The ability or effect of something.
bisa
valid
Meaning having effect or legally accepted.
balidong
contract
A legal agreement between two or more parties.
kontrata

Slang Meanings

worthless
Your dreams are just worthless if you don't pursue them.
Yung mga pangarap mo, pawalangbisa na lang kung di mo susundan.
no longer valid
A year has passed, so that ticket is no longer valid.
Nakalipas na ang isang taon, kaya pawalangbisa na yung ticket na 'yan.
no longer applicable
That information is no longer applicable because there is a new update.
Yung information na 'yan, pawalangbisa na dahil may bagong update na.