Definition of nullify - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cancel outmake something of no use or value
- His actions nullified all our efforts.
2.
preventionprevent something from happening or being effective
- The new safety measures could nullify the risk of infection.
3.
legalTECH. make legally invalid or voidTECH.
- The court decided to nullify the contract.
Origin of nullify
Latin, nullus (none) + -fy (to make)
Terms with nullify included in their meaning
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nullify
neutralize or negate the effect of something
neutralization
make something ineffective or nullify it
nullify
make something ineffective or invalid
military
measures to destroy or nullify enemy aircraft or missiles
control
nullify or suppress effects
nullify
render an endeavor ineffective or null
legal
interpret a law to nullify its effect
ruin or nullify
make something worthless or destroy it completely
Examples of nullify in a sentence
His apology did not nullify the damage done. The contract was nullified due to a breach of terms. His actions nullified the benefits of the agreement. The new evidence could nullify the previous ruling. They sought to nullify the outdated law.
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- French:annuler, neutraliser, ...
- German:zunichtemachen, vereiteln, ...
- Italian:annullare, neutralizzare, ...
- Spanish:anular, neutralizar, ...
- Portuguese:anular, inviabilizar, ...
- Chinese:使无效, 使失效, ...
- Japanese:無にする, 阻止する, ...
- Arabic:أَبْطَلَ, مَنَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְבַטֵּל, לְנַטְרֵל, ...
- Russian:аннулировать, предотвращать, ...
- Ukrainian:анулювати, нейтралізовувати, ...
- Hindi:निरर्थक करना, निष्प्रभावी करना, ...
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