Nullify
/ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/verb
To make something of no effect or value.
They sought to nullify the result of the election.
Often appears as...
- nullify the agreement
- nullify the decision
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Formal
verb
To cancel out or neutralize the effect of something.
His absence nullified any chance of the team's success.
Often appears as...
- nullify the effects
- nullify the impact
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Formal
verb
To officially make a legal agreement empty of authority or effect.
The court nullified the marriage on the grounds of non-consummation.
Often appears as...
- nullify a contract
- nullify a verdict
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Formal
Technical
verb
To make something of no effect or value.
They sought to nullify the result of the election.
Often appears as...
- nullify the agreement
- nullify the decision
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To cancel out or neutralize the effect of something.
His absence nullified any chance of the team's success.
Often appears as...
- nullify the effects
- nullify the impact
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To officially make a legal agreement empty of authority or effect.
The court nullified the marriage on the grounds of non-consummation.
Often appears as...
- nullify a contract
- nullify a verdict
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Complete Invalidation
Use 'nullify' to indicate something is completely without legal force or binding power.
The new law will effectively nullify earlier agreements.
Pro Tip 2/3No Simple Cancellation
'Nullify' suggests an action is made invalid, typically through legal or formal means, not merely cancelled.
The amendment may nullify previous regulations.
Pro Tip 3/3Irrelevance by Nullification
When 'nullify' is used, it emphasizes that the thing being nullified should no longer be considered relevant.
Their objections were nullified by the committee's unanimous decision.
Compare with
abolishannulcancelinvalidatenegateneutralizequashrevokevoid
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