nullify

[ nuhl-uh-fahy ]

/ ˈnʌl əˌfaɪ /

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verb (used with object), nul·li·fied, nul·li·fy·ing.

to render or declare legally void or inoperative: to nullify a contract.

to deprive (something) of value or effectiveness; make futile or of no consequence.

Origin of nullify

First recorded in 1585–95, nullify is from the Late Latin word nūllificāre to despise. See nulli-, -fy

SYNONYMS FOR nullify

1, 2 invalidate, annul, void, cancel.

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OTHER WORDS FROM nullify

nul·li·fi·er, nounre·nul·li·fy, verb (used with object), re·nul·li·fied, re·nul·li·fy·ing.un·nul·li·fied, adjective

Words nearby nullify

null character, null hypothesis, nulli-, nullification, nullifidian, nullify, nulligravida, nullipara, nullipore, nulli secundus, nullity

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Example sentences from the Web for nullify

Most Republican candidates oppose and even seek to nullify existing protections in law that protect the safety of LGBTQ people, including in medical settings, marriage and the adoption process.
LGBTQ: The letters Republicans didn’t utter|Hans Johnson|September 11, 2020|Washington Blade
Then he tried to claim there were no “hostilities” in Libya, to nullify the War Powers Resolution.
Congress Set to Bow to Obama on ISIS War|Josh Rogin|September 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Joni Ernst, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Iowa, appears to believe states can nullify federal laws.
Exclusive: GOP Senate Candidate Caught Saying States Can Nullify Laws|Ben Jacobs|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So, rather than seek to nullify her message, he and Farooqui sought to present a counter-narrative.
Jews Respond to “Savage” Subway Ads|Sigal Samuel|September 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST

But it was Marbury that cemented the idea in our legal culture that federal courts can nullify acts of Congress.
After Health-Care Ruling, Time to Reconsider Supreme Court’s Power|David R. Dow|July 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
No longer would bare 5-4 majorities have the ability to nullify laws supported by a majority of the people.
After Health-Care Ruling, Time to Reconsider Supreme Court’s Power|David R. Dow|July 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The question under debate was the right of a state to nullify the acts of Congress.
Famous Men and Great Events of the Nineteenth Century|Charles Morris
Yet these reservations did not, as a practical matter, nullify or overthrow Marshall's philosophy of the sacredness of contracts.
The Life of John Marshall Volume 4 of 4|Albert J. Beveridge
Nor did he try to gloss over or strive to nullify his own dishonorable actions.
Garrison's Finish|W. B. M. Ferguson
She could use her spousular powers to nullify his rage in a way that was out of my reach as a mere filial unit.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
The regrettable aspect of Douglas's course is his attempt to nullify the Missouri Compromise by subtle indirection.
Stephen A. Douglas|Allen Johnson

British Dictionary definitions for nullify

nullify

/ (ˈnʌlɪˌfaɪ) /

verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)

to render legally void or of no effect

to render ineffective or useless; cancel out

Derived forms of nullify

nullification, nounnullifier, noun

Word Origin for nullify

C16: from Late Latin nullificāre to despise, from Latin nullus of no account + facere to make

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	nullify
释义	nullify [ nuhl-uh-fahy ] / ˈnʌl əˌfaɪ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR nullify ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), nul·li·fied, nul·li·fy·ing. to render or declare legally void or inoperative: to nullify a contract. to deprive (something) of value or effectiveness; make futile or of no consequence. Origin of nullify First recorded in 1585–95, nullify is from the Late Latin word nūllificāre to despise. See nulli-, -fy SYNONYMS FOR nullify 1, 2 invalidate, annul, void, cancel. SEE SYNONYMS FOR nullify ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM nullify nul·li·fi·er, nounre·nul·li·fy, verb (used with object), re·nul·li·fied, re·nul·li·fy·ing.un·nul·li·fied, adjective Words nearby nullify null character, null hypothesis, nulli-, nullification, nullifidian, nullify, nulligravida, nullipara, nullipore, nulli secundus, nullity Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for nullify Most Republican candidates oppose and even seek to nullify existing protections in law that protect the safety of LGBTQ people, including in medical settings, marriage and the adoption process. LGBTQ: The letters Republicans didn’t utter\|Hans Johnson\|September 11, 2020\|Washington Blade Then he tried to claim there were no “hostilities” in Libya, to nullify the War Powers Resolution. Congress Set to Bow to Obama on ISIS War\|Josh Rogin\|September 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Joni Ernst, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Iowa, appears to believe states can nullify federal laws. Exclusive: GOP Senate Candidate Caught Saying States Can Nullify Laws\|Ben Jacobs\|July 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST So, rather than seek to nullify her message, he and Farooqui sought to present a counter-narrative. Jews Respond to “Savage” Subway Ads\|Sigal Samuel\|September 28, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But it was Marbury that cemented the idea in our legal culture that federal courts can nullify acts of Congress. After Health-Care Ruling, Time to Reconsider Supreme Court’s Power\|David R. Dow\|July 8, 2012\|DAILY BEAST No longer would bare 5-4 majorities have the ability to nullify laws supported by a majority of the people. After Health-Care Ruling, Time to Reconsider Supreme Court’s Power\|David R. Dow\|July 8, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The question under debate was the right of a state to nullify the acts of Congress. Famous Men and Great Events of the Nineteenth Century\|Charles Morris Yet these reservations did not, as a practical matter, nullify or overthrow Marshall's philosophy of the sacredness of contracts. The Life of John Marshall Volume 4 of 4\|Albert J. Beveridge Nor did he try to gloss over or strive to nullify his own dishonorable actions. Garrison's Finish\|W. B. M. Ferguson She could use her spousular powers to nullify his rage in a way that was out of my reach as a mere filial unit. Little Brother\|Cory Doctorow The regrettable aspect of Douglas's course is his attempt to nullify the Missouri Compromise by subtle indirection. Stephen A. Douglas\|Allen Johnson British Dictionary definitions for nullify nullify / (ˈnʌlɪˌfaɪ) / verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr) to render legally void or of no effect to render ineffective or useless; cancel out Derived forms of nullify nullification, nounnullifier, noun Word Origin for nullify C16: from Late Latin nullificāre to despise, from Latin nullus of no account + facere to make Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to nullify invalidate, annul, wipe out, veto, void, undo, abolish, restrict, quash, offset, negate, abrogate, repeal, rescind, torpedo, countervail, scrub, abate, neutralize, scratch
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nullify

verb (used with object), nul·li·fied, nul·li·fy·ing.

Origin of nullify

SYNONYMS FOR nullify

OTHER WORDS FROM nullify

Words nearby nullify

Example sentences from the Web for nullify

British Dictionary definitions for nullify

verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)

Derived forms of nullify

Word Origin for nullify

Words related to nullify