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Definition nullify in American English

nullify verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈnʌləˌfaɪ/
1

to make something lose its legal effect

Example

The other candidates sought to have the election results nullified.

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2

to make something lose its value or effect

Example

The labor agreement was effectively nullified once the company was sold.

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Definition nullify in American English