nullify
/ˈnʌləˌfaɪ/
verb
- To make something legally invalid or void.
- The company tried to nullify the contract after discovering the error.
- The Supreme Court can nullify laws that violate the Constitution.
- A judge may nullify a marriage if it was obtained by fraud.
- To cause something to have no effect or power.
- The vaccine helps nullify the effects of the virus.
- Adding too much water can nullify the flavor of the soup.
- Her calm response nullified his angry outburst.
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