nullify

[ nuhl-uh-fahy ]
/ ˈnʌl əˌfaɪ /
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verb (used with object), nul·li·fied, nul·li·fy·ing.

to render or declare legally void or inoperative: to nullify a contract.
to deprive (something) of value or effectiveness; make futile or of no consequence.

Origin of nullify

First recorded in 1585–95, nullify is from the Late Latin word nūllificāre to despise. See nulli-, -fy

OTHER WORDS FROM nullify

nul·li·fi·er, noun re·nul·li·fy, verb (used with object), re·nul·li·fied, re·nul·li·fy·ing. un·nul·li·fied, adjective

Words nearby nullify

nullarbor plain, nulli secundus, nulli-, nullification, nullifidian, nullify, nulligravida, nulling, nullipara, nullipore, nullity

Words related to nullify

invalidate, annul, veto, void, undo, abolish, restrict, quash, offset, negate, abrogate, repeal, rescind, torpedo, countervail, scrub, abate, neutralize, scratch, squash

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British Dictionary definitions for nullify

nullify
/ (ˈnʌlɪˌfaɪ) /

verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)

to render legally void or of no effect
to render ineffective or useless; cancel out

Derived forms of nullify

nullification, noun nullifier, noun

Word Origin for nullify

C16: from Late Latin nullificāre to despise, from Latin nullus of no account + facere to make