Ab initio
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Term: ab initio

In the context of contract law, used in conjunction with the word void, to indicate that a purported contract has no effect. [Latin: From the beginning]

Usage: The contract was held to be void ab initio, and thus of no effect.

Related Words: void; contract; agreement.

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