Legal Definitions - nul

Definition: Nul (pronounced "nool") is a word from Law French that means "no" or "none". It is often used at the beginning of phrases, such as "nul tiel".

Examples:

• Nul tiel record - No such record
• Nul tort - No wrong
• Nul contract - No contract

The examples illustrate how "nul" is used to negate or deny something. For instance, "nul tiel record" means that there is no record of the thing being referred to. Similarly, "nul tort" means that no wrong has been committed, and "nul contract" means that there is no contract in place.