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Term: Void Ab Initio

Description:

Void ab initio is a Latin legal term that means "void from the beginning" or "invalid from the outset." It is used to describe actions, contracts, or legal processes that are considered null and void, as if they never existed in the first place. This term is frequently utilized in legal discussions to indicate that a particular legal act or agreement has no legal effect.

Sample Sentences:

1. The court declared the contract to be void ab initio due to lack of proper consent.
2. Any agreement made while under duress is considered void ab initio in most jurisdictions.
3. Since the marriage was found to be fraudulent, it was declared void ab initio.
4. The judge ruled that the amendment to the constitution was void ab initio because it violated the principles of democracy.

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