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

nullify

verb

as in to abolish

to put an end to by formal action the constitutional amendment that nullified Prohibition

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abolish
repeal
cancel
overturn
invalidate
avoid
negate
void
annul
abrogate
rescind
vacate
quash
revoke
null
dissolve
dismiss
withdraw
suspend
roll back
strike down
set aside
abate
disannul
veto
reverse
reject
eliminate
overrule
override
retract
remove
countermand
forbid
ban
prohibit
erase
recall
abort
enjoin
disallow
outlaw
eradicate
do away with
annihilate
call off
liquidate
call
drop
write off
throw out
break down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

enact
establish
legislate
found
validate
legitimate
lay down
pass
institute
ratify
permit
approve
allow
authorize
legitimize
legalize
warrant
order
endorse
prescribe
formalize
clear
sanction
command
mandate
decree
indorse

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Some common synonyms of nullify are abrogate, annul, invalidate, and negate. While all these words mean "to deprive of effective or continued existence," nullify implies counteracting completely the force, effectiveness, or value of something.

a penalty nullified the touchdown

Abrogate is like annul but more definitely implies a legal or official act.

a law to abrogate trading privileges

The words annul and nullify are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, annul suggests making ineffective or nonexistent often by legal or official action.

the treaty annuls all previous agreements

While in some cases nearly identical to nullify, invalidate implies making something powerless or unacceptable by declaration of its logical or moral or legal unsoundness.

the court invalidated the statute

The synonyms negate and nullify are sometimes interchangeable, but negate implies the destruction or canceling out of each of two things by the other.

the arguments negate each other

单词	nullify
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 nullify verb as in to abolish to put an end to by formal action the constitutional amendment that nullified Prohibition Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance abolish repeal cancel overturn invalidate avoid negate void annul abrogate rescind vacate quash revoke null dissolve dismiss withdraw suspend roll back strike down set aside abate disannul veto reverse reject eliminate overrule override retract remove countermand forbid ban prohibit erase recall abort enjoin disallow outlaw eradicate do away with annihilate call off liquidate call drop write off throw out break down Antonyms & Near Antonyms enact establish legislate found validate legitimate lay down pass institute ratify permit approve allow authorize legitimize legalize warrant order endorse prescribe formalize clear sanction command mandate decree indorse See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of nullify are abrogate, annul, invalidate, and negate. While all these words mean "to deprive of effective or continued existence," nullify implies counteracting completely the force, effectiveness, or value of something. a penalty nullified the touchdown Abrogate is like annul but more definitely implies a legal or official act. a law to abrogate trading privileges The words annul and nullify are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, annul suggests making ineffective or nonexistent often by legal or official action. the treaty annuls all previous agreements While in some cases nearly identical to nullify, invalidate implies making something powerless or unacceptable by declaration of its logical or moral or legal unsoundness. the court invalidated the statute The synonyms negate and nullify are sometimes interchangeable, but negate implies the destruction or canceling out of each of two things by the other. the arguments negate each other
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