nullification

/ˌnʌləfəˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of making something legally invalid or void.
    • Voters demanded the nullification of the unfair tax law.
    • Nullification of the treaty led to renewed tensions between the countries.
    • The court ordered the nullification of the contract due to fraud.
  2. The act of causing something to have no effect or power.
    • The new safety feature ensures the nullification of any electrical surge.
    • The antidote works by the nullification of the poison's effects.
    • His apology was seen as a nullification of his earlier rude comments.
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