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Nullify

usgb/ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/Volume
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Complete InvalidationPlay
Use 'nullify' to indicate something is completely without legal force or binding power. SlideThe new law will effectively nullify earlier agreements.
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No Simple CancellationPlay
'Nullify' suggests an action is made invalid, typically through legal or formal means, not merely cancelled. SlideThe amendment may nullify previous regulations.
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Irrelevance by NullificationPlay
When 'nullify' is used, it emphasizes that the thing being nullified should no longer be considered relevant. SlideTheir objections were nullified by the committee's unanimous decision.