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

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An annulment is a court order declaring that a marriage is not valid, usually because it was entered into under fraudulent or illegal circumstances, or because one or both parties were not legally able to marry. Divorce (A) is the legal dissolution of a valid marriage, while arraignment (B) is a criminal proceeding where a defendant is formally charged with a crime. Abatement (C) is a legal term commonly used in property law, referring to the reduction or elimination of a claim or debt.

An Order of the Court Which Declares That a Marriage