void marriage

void marriage
where an impediment exists to a lawful marriage (such as the fact that one of the parties is under age or is already married) that marriage is void and of no legal effect whatever. There is no need for the other party to obtain a court order declaring the marriage a nullity.

Collins dictionary of law. . 2001.

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