contract nullification
[/ˈkɒntrækt ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: contract nullifications
nulidade de contrato
1. The legal process or result of rendering a contract void, invalid, or without legal effect, as if it never existed
The court ordered contract nullification due to fraud committed by one of the parties.
O tribunal ordenou a nulidade do contrato devido a fraude cometida por uma das partes.
2. The cancellation or termination of a contractual agreement through legal proceedings
Contract nullification can occur when essential terms were not properly agreed upon.
A nulidade de contrato pode ocorrer quando os termos essenciais não foram devidamente acordados.
3. The act of declaring a contract legally unenforceable or non-binding
The contract nullification was granted because one party lacked legal capacity to sign.
A nulidade do contrato foi concedida porque uma das partes não tinha capacidade legal para assinar.
In Brazil, contract nullification is a formal legal concept governed by the Brazilian Civil Code (Código Civil). It's distinguished from rescission (rescisão) and annulment (anulação), each with specific legal grounds and consequences. Brazilian legal practice emphasizes the distinction between absolute nullity (nulidade absoluta) and relative nullity (nulidade relativa). In the United States, similar concepts exist but may be referred to as contract voidance or rescission, depending on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances.
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