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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024nul•li•fi•ca•tion (nul′ə fi kā′shən),USA pronunciation n. - an act or instance of nullifying.
- the state of being nullified.
- Government(often cap.) the failure or refusal of a U.S. state to aid in enforcement of federal laws within its limits, esp. on Constitutional grounds.
- Late Latin nūllificātiōn- (stem of nūllificātiō) contempt, equivalent. to nūllificāt(us) (past participle of nūllificāre to despise) + -iōn- -ion. See nullify
- 1620–30
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024nul•li•fy /ˈnʌləˌfaɪ/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -fied, -fy•ing. - to make or declare legally no longer binding:to nullify a contract.
- to deprive (something) of value or effectiveness:The budget cuts nullified all plans.
nul•li•fi•ca•tion /ˌnʌləfɪˈkeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]See -null-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024nul•li•fy (nul′ə fī′),USA pronunciation v.t., -fied, -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.
- Late Latin nūllificāre to despise. See nulli-, -fy
- 1585–95
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged invalidate, annul, void, cancel.
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