nullification

noun
UK: /ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The act of making something legally invalid or ineffective.

    1. The nullification of the contract was a surprise.
    2. The court's decision led to the nullification of the previous agreement, causing widespread debate.

  2. The action of a state impeding or attempting to prevent the operation and enforcement of a law of the U.S. Federal government within its territory.

    1. South Carolina threatened nullification of the tariff.
    2. The historical doctrine of nullification, allowing states to reject federal laws, is no longer considered constitutional.

Synonyms

revocation annulment repeal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nullification" in English means: The act of making something legally invalid or ineffective., The action of a state impeding or attempting to prevent the operation and enforcement of a law of the U.S. Federal government within its territory..

The phonetic transcription of "nullification" is /ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nullification": revocation, annulment, repeal.

Example usage of "nullification": "The nullification of the contract was a surprise.". More examples on the page.