CEFR C1

nullify

verb

Meaning

To make something legally null and void; to invalidate or cancel.

Examples

The new evidence could nullify the contract.
His apology did little to nullify the damage caused by his words.

Synonyms: cancel, invalidate, annul, rescind

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nullify (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

Definition

To make something legally null and void; to invalidate or cancel.

Examples

The new evidence could nullify the contract.
His apology did little to nullify the damage caused by his words.
The amendment was intended to nullify the controversial law.

How to Use nullify

nullify something (prepositional phrase): To make something invalid or void. — "The judge's ruling will nullify the previous agreement."

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