Nullification Meaning in English

word

US

ˌnəɫəfəˈkeɪʃən

nul-uh-fuh-KAY-shun

UK

ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

nul-ih-fi-KAY-shun

Definition

The act of making something legally void or no longer valid, often used in law or politics.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and technical; most common in legal, constitutional or political contexts (e.g., 'nullification of a law'). Rarely used in daily conversation. Do not confuse with 'cancellation' (broader meaning).

• Spanish: anulación - nulificación
• Portuguese (BR): anulação - nulificação
• Portuguese (PT): anulação - nulificação
• Chinese (Simplified): 废除 - 作废
• Chinese (Traditional): 廢除 - 作廢
• Hindi: निरसन - अमान्यकरण
• Arabic: إبطال - إلغاء
• Bengali: বাতিলকরণ - অকার্যকরকরণ
• Russian: аннулирование - признание недействительным
• Japanese: 無効化 - 無効
• Vietnamese: vô hiệu hóa - hủy bỏ hiệu lực
• Korean: 무효화
• Turkish: yürürlükten kaldırma - geçersiz kılma
• Urdu: باطل قرار دینا - کالعدم قرار دینا
• Indonesian: pembatalan - pengguguran

Example Sentences

The judge ordered the nullification of the unfair law.

basic

The contract's nullification ended all agreements between the companies.

basic

They requested the nullification of unfair test results.

basic

There was a heated debate over the nullification of old trade policies.

natural

Nullification of that agreement could seriously impact both sides.

natural

The politician promised nullification of outdated laws if elected.

natural