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The Britannica Dictionary void 3 ENTRIES FOUND:

• void (adjective)
• void (noun)
• void (verb)

1 void /ˈvoɪd/ adjective 1 void /ˈvoɪd/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of VOID 1 law : having no legal force or effect

• The contract is void.
• This sales offer is void where prohibited by law.

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• The law was declared null and void.

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• a void space

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void of

: not having (something that is expected or wanted) : completely lacking (something)

• a book void of [=devoid of] interest
• He is void of charm. [=he has no charm]

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• the great voids between galaxies

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• After she left, there was a void in my life.
• When he retires, it will be hard to find someone to fill the void.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 void /ˈvoɪd/ verb voids; voided; voiding 3 void /ˈvoɪd/ verb voids; voided; voiding Britannica Dictionary definition of VOID [+ object] law : to make (something) invalid : to say that (something) is no longer in effect

• The judge voided the contract.
• Any unauthorized repairs will void the warranty.

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— voidable

/ˈvoɪdəbəl/ adjective, law

• a voidable contract

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