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- [nuhl-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌnʌl ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /nʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nuhl-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌnʌl ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of nullification word
- noun nullification an act or instance of nullifying. 1
- noun nullification the state of being nullified. 1
- noun nullification (often initial capital letter) the failure or refusal of a U.S. state to aid in enforcement of federal laws within its limits, especially on Constitutional grounds. 1
- noun nullification The act of nullifying; a rendering void and of no effect, or of no legal effect. 1
- noun nullification making sth void or invalid 1
- noun nullification a nullifying or being nullified 0
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Origin of nullification
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Late Latin nūllificātiōn- (stem of nūllificātiō) contempt, equivalent to nūllificāt(us) (past participle of nūllificāre to despise) + -iōn- -ion. See nullify
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Parts of speech for Nullification
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nullification popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
nullification usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nullification
noun nullification
- abolition — The abolition of something such as a system or practice is its formal ending.
- abolishment — to do away with; put an end to; annul; make void: to abolish slavery.
- abrogation — the act or an instance of abrogating, or repealing: abrogation of the treaty's responsibility.
- annulment — The annulment of a contract or marriage is an official declaration that it is invalid, so that legally it is considered never to have existed.
- revocation — the act of revoking; annulment.
Antonyms for nullification
noun nullification
- allowance — An allowance is money that is given to someone, usually on a regular basis, in order to help them pay for the things that they need.
- approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
- commencement — The commencement of something is its beginning.
- construction — Construction is the building of things such as houses, factories, roads, and bridges.
Top questions with nullification
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