Swahili
mbatilifu
mba-ti-LI-fu
How to say it
Swahilimbatilifumba-ti-LI-fusoon
Englishinvalidatorsoon
Frenchcelui qui annulesoon
Meaning
a person who declares something null, invalid, or ineffective, such as a judge annulling a contract.
Good to know
formal/legal word related to "batili" (void, invalid).
Examples
- Hakimu alikuwa mbatilifu wa mkataba ule.The judge was the one who annulled that contract.
- Mbatilifu wa sheria hiyo alieleza sababu zake.The one who invalidated that law explained his reasons.
- Kamati ilimteua mbatilifu wa uamuzi wa zamani.The committee appointed someone to annul the old decision.
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