nullify

verb
/ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

Meaning

to make something legally invalid or ineffective
to make legally null and void; to cancel or invalidate

Example Sentences

The court decided to nullify the contract.

The contract was nullified due to fraud.

Example Expressions

nullify the effect

Synonyms

cancel, void, invalidate, revoke, annul, abolish
Entry 1
cancel, void, invalidate, revoke
Entry 2
invalidate, cancel, void, annul, abolish

Antonyms

validate, confirm, approve, ratify, enforce
Entry 1
validate, confirm, approve, ratify
Entry 2
validate, enforce, approve

Collocations

nullify agreement, nullify contract, completely nullify, legally nullify, effectively nullify, nullify results, nullify a contract, nullify the decision, nullify the effect, nullify the law
Entry 1
nullify agreement, nullify contract, completely nullify, legally nullify, effectively nullify, nullify results
Entry 2
nullify a contract, nullify the decision, nullify the effect, nullify the law

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