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nullification

UK
/ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌnʌlɪfəˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

nullificationnoun
nullifications
pl
The nullification of the contract left both parties free from their obligations.
L'annulation du contrat a libéré les deux parties de leurs obligations.
invalidationTerme juridique.
The nullification of the contract left both parties free from their obligations.
L'invalidation du contrat a libéré les deux parties de leurs obligations.
Additional translations
nullificationEn histoire des États-Unis, terme employé pour la doctrine politique.
neutralisationAu sens d'annulation ou de contre-effet d'une mesure ou d'un effet.
Synonyms
repeal
cancellation
voiding
invalidation
abrogation
annulment
nullificationadjective
UK
/ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌnʌlɪfəˈkeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "nullification doctrine".
annulatoireTerme juridique.
The senator introduced a nullification measure to counter the federal regulation.
Le sénateur a présenté une mesure annulatoire pour contrer la réglementation fédérale.

Definitions

nullificationnoun
The act of making something legally null and void; invalidation.
The nullification of the contract left both parties free from their obligations.
The act of cancelling something or counteracting its effects.
The nullification of the new policy was met with relief by the employees.
In U.S. history, the doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress.
The nullification crisis of the 1830s was a significant event in American history.
nullificationadjective
Relating to, involving, or intended for nullifying or making legally void.
The senator introduced a nullification measure to counter the federal regulation.
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