Anulado

The Spanish word 'anulado' (past participle of 'anular') signifies something that has been nullified, cancelled, voided, or annulled. It implies the removal of legal or binding force, validity, or effect. It suggests the obliteration of a previous action, agreement, document, or even a feeling. The implication is that the original state, which 'anular' changed, now has been fully reversed. The act of nullification renders something legally or practically nonexistent, bringing forth a new, valid status, often, but not always, restoring the previous state. The act of nullification may be due to different motives and situations, varying from law enforcement decisions to personal ones.

Anulado meaning with examples

• El contrato fue anulado debido a la falta de cumplimiento de una cláusula esencial. The contract was annulled because of the failure to comply with an essential clause. This resulted in both parties' obligations, and the agreement itself, becoming legally void, as if it had never existed. The annulment of the contract meant neither party was obliged to follow its terms.
• Después de la investigación, el fallo fue anulado por el tribunal superior. After the investigation, the ruling was overturned by the higher court. This rendered the prior verdict invalid and opened the possibility for a new trial, altering the legal outcome for those involved. It rectified an improper decision by declaring the former trial’s output to be an invalid one.
• La boda, que duró apenas un mes, fue anulada por el tribunal. The wedding, which lasted barely a month, was annulled by the court. This nullification meant that the couple was considered legally unmarried from the beginning, undoing the formal bond and related obligations, giving both parties freedom of choice regarding their future.
• El director, arrepentido de su decisión, anuló la orden de despido. The director, regretting his decision, cancelled the dismissal order. The cancellation reversed the employment status of the worker involved, reverting to the previous situation. The 'anulación' restored the worker's job position and benefits.