An order of the court that declares that a marriage did not exist is known as a(n)________.

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An annulment is an order of the court that declares that a marriage did not exist, usually due to some defect in the marriage contract or ceremony. Divorce is the dissolution of a valid marriage, arraignment is a court proceeding where a defendant is formally charged with a crime, and abatement is the reduction or elimination of a legal claim.

An Order of the Court That Declares That a Marriage