nulipikasyon
annulment; nullification
Usage Note
Nulipikasyon refers to the legal act or process of annulling or nullifying something — most commonly applied to marriage annulment in the Philippine legal system, since divorce is not available to most Filipinos. The annulment process in the Philippines is notoriously lengthy and expensive, making discussions of nulipikasyon common in legal aid and social commentary.
Examples
" Mahal ang nulipikasyon ng kasal. "
Natural Translation
The annulment of a marriage is expensive.
Literal Translation
Expensive the annulment of marriage.
" Isang mahabang proseso ang nulipikasyon ng kasal. "
Natural Translation
The annulment of marriage is a long process.
Literal Translation
One long process the annulment of marriage.
" Dahil mahal at matagal ang nulipikasyon, maraming mag-asawa ang patuloy na naninirahang magkahiwalay nang hindi naaayos ang kanilang legal na kalagayan. "
Natural Translation
Because annulment is expensive and slow, many couples continue to live apart without ever resolving their legal status.
Literal Translation
Because expensive and long the annulment, many couple the continue to living separate without is-fixed the their legal status.
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