nullify

verb

nul·li·fy ˈnə-lə-ˌfī How to pronounce nullify (audio)

nullified; nullifying

transitive verb

: to make null (see null entry 1 sense 1)

especially : to make legally null and void

nullify a law

: to make of no value or consequence (see consequence sense 3)

a promise later nullified

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A legislature may nullify a ban, a law, or a tax by simply passing a new law. Election results can be nullified if a court finds the voting process was improper, and a court ruling can be nullified by a higher court. Even the Supreme Court itself may have its decisions nullified by new laws passed by the Congress—though not if a decision is based on the Constitution. In the years leading up to the American Civil War, Southern states claimed the right to nullify any federal law (such as antislavery laws) that they believed to be unconstitutional, leading to the Nullification Crisis of 1832. Annul is a close synonym of nullify (with the same root), as are abrogate and invalidate.

Example Sentences

The law has been nullified by the U.S. Supreme Court. The penalty nullified the goal.

Recent Examples on the Web Eventually, the event is also crashed by the Claffin brothers, in search of evidence that might nullify JP’s hefty claim.

Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2022 In November, the Pope County casino license was handed to Cherokee Nation Businesses to build Legends Resort & Casino after the Arkansas Racing Commission ruled to nullify the license previously awarded to Gulfside Casino Partnership.

Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2022 Newport doesn't have the power to nullify lease agreements between private parties, city officials said, adding the Newport Housing Authority cannot force landlords to accept housing choice vouchers or dictate leasing terms.

Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 July 2022 Bates has promised to repeal or nullify most of Mosby’s core prosecution policies on his first day in office.

Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2022 To turn the tide, Ukraine needs greater quantities of military equipment from the United States and other supporters, arms that nullify Russian advantages while allowing its troops to exploit Russian disadvantages.

Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 7 July 2022 Too often, unfortunately, what makes people distinctive stays hidden behind rigid processes that nullify the very uniqueness needed to bring out their best contributions and performance.

Ron Carucci, Forbes, 30 June 2022 On his website, Esk says Oklahoma should nullify edicts from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Carmen Forman, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 John Bursch, the former Michigan solicitor general who has provided legal support for the coalition opposing the amendment, said that the amendment would likely nullify Michigan's parental consent law.

Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	nullifications
释义	nullify verb nul·li·fy ˈnə-lə-ˌfī nullified; nullifying transitive verb 1 : to make null (see null entry 1 sense 1) especially : to make legally null and void nullify a law 2 : to make of no value or consequence (see consequence sense 3) a promise later nullified Did you know? A legislature may nullify a ban, a law, or a tax by simply passing a new law. Election results can be nullified if a court finds the voting process was improper, and a court ruling can be nullified by a higher court. Even the Supreme Court itself may have its decisions nullified by new laws passed by the Congress—though not if a decision is based on the Constitution. In the years leading up to the American Civil War, Southern states claimed the right to nullify any federal law (such as antislavery laws) that they believed to be unconstitutional, leading to the Nullification Crisis of 1832. Annul is a close synonym of nullify (with the same root), as are abrogate and invalidate. Synonyms abate abolish abrogate annul avoid cancel disannul dissolve invalidate negate null quash repeal rescind roll back strike down vacate void See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The law has been nullified by the U.S. Supreme Court. The penalty nullified the goal. Recent Examples on the Web Eventually, the event is also crashed by the Claffin brothers, in search of evidence that might nullify JP’s hefty claim. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2022 In November, the Pope County casino license was handed to Cherokee Nation Businesses to build Legends Resort & Casino after the Arkansas Racing Commission ruled to nullify the license previously awarded to Gulfside Casino Partnership. Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2022 Newport doesn't have the power to nullify lease agreements between private parties, city officials said, adding the Newport Housing Authority cannot force landlords to accept housing choice vouchers or dictate leasing terms. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 July 2022 Bates has promised to repeal or nullify most of Mosby’s core prosecution policies on his first day in office. Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2022 To turn the tide, Ukraine needs greater quantities of military equipment from the United States and other supporters, arms that nullify Russian advantages while allowing its troops to exploit Russian disadvantages. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 7 July 2022 Too often, unfortunately, what makes people distinctive stays hidden behind rigid processes that nullify the very uniqueness needed to bring out their best contributions and performance. Ron Carucci, Forbes, 30 June 2022 On his website, Esk says Oklahoma should nullify edicts from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Carmen Forman, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 John Bursch, the former Michigan solicitor general who has provided legal support for the coalition opposing the amendment, said that the amendment would likely nullify Michigan's parental consent law. Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Late Latin nullificare, from Latin nullus First Known Use 1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Legal Definition nullify transitive verb nul·li·fy ˈnə-lə-ˌfī nullified; nullifying : to make null nullify a contract nullifications noun plural of nullification as in abolitions the doing away with something by formal action an act aimed at curbing sedition that was perhaps the most serious attempt at nullification of freedom of the press in the nation's history Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance abolitions abolishments repeals defeasances rescindments abrogations invalidations avoidances cancellations dissolutions annulments cancelations negations prohibitions abortions withdrawals abatements suspensions overrides eliminations forbiddances reversals vetoes dismissals recalls removals revocations retractions countermands rejections liquidations overturns disallowances erasures eradications Antonyms & Near Antonyms institutions enactments legislations establishments legitimations validations legitimizations ratifications approvals clearances authorizations legalizations indorsements formalizations permissions endorsements prescriptions commandments passings orderings See More
随便看	reason out reason with reasonabilities reasonability reasonable reasonable facsimile reasonable part reasonableness reasonablenesses reasonably reasoned reasoned (with) reasoned out reasoned with reasoner reasoners reasoning reasoning (with) reasoning out reasoning with reasonings reasonless reasonlessly reasons reasons (with)

nullify

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