disannul: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Formal, Legal, Archaic
Quick answer
What does “disannul” mean?
To make void.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To make void; to annul completely.
To render invalid, to cancel formally, often in a legal or official context.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning, but the term is exceedingly rare in contemporary use in both varieties.
Connotations
Carries a formal, somewhat archaic, and often legalistic connotation.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both British and American English; primarily found in historical or highly formal legal texts.
Grammar
How to Use “disannul” in a Sentence
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Examples
Examples of “disannul” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The court moved to disannul the outdated bylaw.
- Parliament once had the power to disannul certain royal decrees.
American English
- The legislature sought to disannul the controversial treaty.
- A new constitution can disannul prior conflicting statutes.
adverb
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
adjective
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Extremely rare; 'terminate' or 'rescind' are preferred.
Academic
Used only in historical or legal history contexts.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Rarely used in legal writing; 'annul' is standard.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “disannul”
- Using it in modern informal contexts.
- Confusing it with 'disallow' or 'disavow'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is considered archaic. 'Annul', 'nullify', or 'rescind' are used instead.
They are synonyms. 'Disannul' is a less common, older form with identical meaning.
No, its use is restricted to formal, especially legal or official, contexts.
It belongs to the historical lexicon of English and is not specific to either variety today.
To make void.
Disannul: in British English it is pronounced /ˌdɪs.əˈnʌl/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌdɪs.əˈnʌl/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “(to) disannul and make void”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: DIS- (undo) + ANNUL (cancel). It means to cancel something undone.
Conceptual Metaphor
LEGAL STATUS IS A PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (to disannul is to dismantle that structure).
Practice
Quiz
Which word is a near-synonym of 'disannul' in formal legal contexts?