nullify

Meanings

• Verb

  Render (something, such as a contract or agreement) void or ineffective.

• Verb

  Destroy the power or validity of; make null or void.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1755184"

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Synonyms

annul , cancel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nullify
pivot , midget , gidget , forget , abet , abetment

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Homophones

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1. nullify (en) : Render (something) void or ineffective
   

2. nullify (en) : Zero or nil
   

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Variants

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nullified , nullifies , nullify , nullifying

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Forms

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nullified, nullifying, nullifies, nullifieds, nullifier, nullifiers

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to make void,' from Latin nullicare 'make null,' from nulus 'nobody,' + facere 'to do.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nullify' is derived from the Latin word 'nullicare,' which means 'to make null.'

2. The term 'nullify' is often used in the context of politics and international relations to refer to the act of making treaties, agreements, or laws ineffective.

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Related Concepts

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1. abrogate: To officially repeal or revoke a law or agreement

2. annul: To set aside or make void (a marriage, a contract, etc.)

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Culture

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In literature, 'nullify' is often used metaphorically to describe the annulment of agreements, contracts, or vows. It has also been used in political contexts to refer to the invalidation of laws or treaties.

How to Memorize "nullify"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a contract being torn up or struck through, symbolizing the nullification of its terms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nullify' with the concept of making something ineffective or void.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Nullify: Nullifying Unwanted Legal Issues Fully.'

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