voidance

/ˈvɔɪdəns/
noun
  1. The act of making something legally invalid or empty; cancellation.
    • The judge ordered the voidance of the will due to improper signing.
    • They sought voidance of the agreement after discovering the fraud.
    • The voidance of the old policy was announced at the board meeting.
  2. The state of being empty or vacant, especially a position or office.
    • After the bishop's resignation, the voidance of the diocese lasted several months.
    • The voidance of the CEO position led to a search for a new leader.
    • The contract addressed the voidance of the seat on the committee.
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