The difference between Annul and Set aside

When used as verbs, annul means to formally revoke the validity of, whereas set aside means to separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.


check bellow for the other definitions of Annul and Set aside

  1. Annul as a verb (transitive):

    To formally revoke the validity of.

  2. Annul as a verb (transitive):

    To dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid.

  1. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.

    Examples:

    "Plan to set aside three or four hours to see the museum."

  2. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To leave out of account; to omit or neglect.

  3. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To disagree with something and reject or overturn it.

  4. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To declare something invalid or null and void.