noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
tearing up and discarding; destruction
Physical destruction or disposal of documents, records, or physical items. Often used in official contexts.
契約書を破棄する。
I tear up and discard the contract.
古い書類はすべて破棄された。
All the old documents were destroyed.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
annulment; cancellation; voiding
Legal or formal cancellation of an agreement, contract, or obligation, making it null and void.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
reversal; quashing
Legal term for overturning a lower court's decision on appeal.
控訴審で原判決が破棄された。
The original ruling was reversed on appeal.