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nullify

[nuhl-uh-fahy]

verb (used with object)

nullified, nullifying 
  1. to render or declare legally void or inoperative.

    to nullify a contract.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. to deprive (something) of value or effectiveness; make futile or of no consequence.

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nullify

/ ˈʌɪˌڲɪ /

verb

  1. to render legally void or of no effect

  2. to render ineffective or useless; cancel out

“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
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • nullifier noun
  • renullify verb (used with object)
  • unnullified adjective
  • ˌԳܱھˈپDz noun
  • ˈԳܱˌھ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of nullify1

First recorded in 1585–95, nullify is from the Late Latin word ūھ to despise. See nulli-, -fy
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of nullify1

C16: from Late Latin Գܱھ to despise, from Latin nullus of no account + facere to make
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There's a school of thought that England's Bazball approach could produce shorter Tests and Lyon's impact on the match could be nullified as it was here.

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The Republican-majority Senate voted to nullify California’s landmark environmental rule that would’ve banned the sale of new cars that exclusively run on fossil fuels.

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Carter’s ruling nullified those leases, but then oversaw an agreement allowing the K-12 school to continue using its facilities with expanded access for veterans.

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If the plaintiffs prevail, Chuckwalla’s monument status will be nullified, Miller said.

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Prior to the win over Scotland, England struggled in the first half against Ireland, leading only 7-5 at half-time, with the hosts also producing vital turnovers to nullify the Red Roses.

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