nullity of marriage

nullity of marriage
the avoidance of a marriage, as opposed to its termination by divorce. A marriage may be declared null as a result of some defect existing at the time the marriage was celebrated or because the marriage was never consummated.

Collins dictionary of law. . 2001.

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