nullification

Noun

Meaning

The act of nullifying; a rendering void and of no effect, or of no legal effect.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

override discontinuance destruction withdrawal dissolution elimination recall contradiction cancel cancellation abolition termination dismissal reversal denial
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Antonyms

authority agreement creation arrival approval acceptance
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Hypernyms

change of state

Hyponyms

counteraction cancellation neutralization neutralisation vitiation

Phrases with the word

judicial nullification

Examples

Even if it is noticed, it is rare for such an attempt to result in a disqualification (see below), and instead it simply results in nullification of the pin attempt, so the heel wrestler rarely has anything to lose for trying it, anyway. Source: Internet

Important past exercises of nullification include cases involving slavery (see Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 ), freedom of the press (see John Peter Zenger ), and freedom of religion (see William Penn ). Source: Internet

Even a diminishment of massive revenue effected through nullification by the permanent minority would not eliminate these temptations. Source: Internet

Blessing for search of chametz and nullification of chametz Before the search is begun there is a special blessing. Source: Internet

However, the impure distortion results from human ascription of false validity and worship to Divine manifestations, rather than realising their nullification to God's Unity alone. Source: Internet

In a classic case of jury nullification, the jury refused to convict William Penn of preaching a Quaker sermon, which was illegal. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

nullibist nullichiasmatic nullifiable nullificationist nullifidian nullified