voidable

adjective

void·​able ˈvȯi-də-bəl How to pronounce voidable (audio)
: capable of being voided
specifically : capable of being adjudged void
a voidable contract
voidableness noun

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This omnibus pledge can have the effect of rendering the debtor insolvent such that any transfer that the debtor tries to make for asset protection purposes is voidable by a creditor. Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The Ravens can’t push too much cap into the future as Jackson’s contract structure limits them (short term, back loaded and with a voidable year already). Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 Contracts entered into by corporations during the time of their suspension due to failure to file tax returns are voidable at the election of the other party to the contract. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2024 The voidable transaction laws in fact give special treatment to property that is held in TBE. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for voidable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of voidable was in the 15th century

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“Voidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voidable. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Legal Definition

voidable

adjective
void·​able ˈvȯi-də-bəl How to pronounce voidable (audio)
: capable of being voided
specifically : subject to being declared void when one party is wronged by the other
a voidable contract
voidability
ˌvȯi-də-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun
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