Nullification

Pronunciation: /nʌl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of nullification

noun the act of nullifying; the state of being nullified

Example Sentences

A1 Nullification means making something invalid or void.

A2 The nullification of the contract was due to a breach of terms.

B1 The nullification of the law caused confusion among the citizens.

B2 The nullification of the election results sparked protests and debates.

C1 The nullification of the treaty had far-reaching implications for international relations.

C2 Legal experts debated the nullification of the controversial legislation in court.

Examples of nullification in a Sentence

formal The nullification of the contract was due to a breach of terms by one party.

informal They were able to get out of the deal through nullification.

slang The nullification of the agreement was a total bust.

figurative Her apology was like a nullification of all the hurtful things she had said.

Grammatical Forms of nullification

• past tense: nullified
• plural: nullifications
• comparative: more nullified
• superlative: most nullified
• present tense: nullifies
• future tense: will nullify
• perfect tense: has nullified
• continuous tense: is nullifying
• singular: nullification
• positive degree: nullification
• infinitive: to nullify
• gerund: nullifying
• participle: nullifying

Origin and Evolution of nullification

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nullification' originated from the Latin word 'nullificare', which means to make null or void.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the act of rendering something legally void or invalid, the term 'nullification' has evolved to also encompass the concept of political resistance or opposition to a law or government mandate.