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nullify
[ nuhl-uh-fahy ]
verb (used with object)
- to render or declare legally void or inoperative:
to nullify a contract.
Synonyms: cancel, void, annul, invalidate
- to deprive (something) of value or effectiveness; make futile or of no consequence.
Synonyms: cancel, void, annul, invalidate
nullify
/ ˈnʌlɪˌfaɪ /
verb
- to render legally void or of no effect
- to render ineffective or useless; cancel out
Derived Forms
- ˌnullifiˈcation, noun
- ˈnulliˌfier, noun
Other Words From
- nulli·fier noun
- re·nulli·fy verb (used with object) renullified renullifying
- un·nulli·fied adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of nullify1
Example Sentences
Then he tried to claim there were no “hostilities” in Libya, to nullify the War Powers Resolution.
Joni Ernst, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Iowa, appears to believe states can nullify federal laws.
The result would be to effectively nullify the Electoral College without a constitutional amendment.
So, rather than seek to nullify her message, he and Farooqui sought to present a counter-narrative.
But it was Marbury that cemented the idea in our legal culture that federal courts can nullify acts of Congress.
Scattergood was insuring himself against possible steps by the enemy to nullify his charter.
When war is declared by a law of Congress, can a single State nullify that law, and remain at peace?
At least, the latter have no validity, which the single veto of the former is not sufficient to nullify.
No one answered to the alleged fear of oppression and tyranny that the State could nullify or secede.
Why will gentlemen insist upon propositions which will nullify our action?
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