Void (cards) explained

In card games, to be void in a suit of cards is to not have cards of that suit in one's hand.^[1] This is useful in games such as bridge. For instance, one player can lead with the suit in which his partner is void so as to give a ruff.

Notes and References

1. Book: Francis . Henry G., Editor-in-Chief . Truscott . Alan F., Executive Editor . Alan Truscott . Francis . Dorthy A., Editor, Sixth Edition . Official Encyclopedia of Bridge, 6th Edition . American Contract Bridge League (Memphis, TN) . 2001 . 0-943855-44-6. page 566.