nulipikado
nulipikádo with stress marks
annulled; nullified
Usage Note
Nulipikado describes something that has been legally annulled or nullified, such as a contract, election result, or marriage. In the Philippines, where divorce is not legally recognized, annulment (civil or church-based) is the primary legal recourse for ending a marriage, making this term significant in legal and family law contexts.
Examples
" Nulipikado na ang kontrata. "
Natural Translation
The contract is already annulled.
Literal Translation
Annulled already the contract.
" Ang kanilang kasal ay idineklarang nulipikado ng korte. "
Natural Translation
Their marriage was declared annulled by the court.
Literal Translation
The their marriage is declared annulled by court.
" Matapos ang mahabang paglilitis, idineklara ng korte na nulipikado ang kasal dahil sa kawalan ng wastong lisensya. "
Natural Translation
After the lengthy trial, the court declared the marriage annulled due to the absence of a valid license.
Literal Translation
After the long trial, declared by court that annulled the marriage because of absence of proper license.
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