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ab initio


ab initio, defined:

(from Latin. translates to from the beginning). signifies that some condition existed from the beginning. In legalese, ab initio frequently refers to the status of a contract, an interest in property or a marriage - all of which may be valid or void ab initio.

ab initio, as it might be used:

The insurance company argues that the insurance policy it had issued was void ab initio
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