as in abolishes
to put an end to by formal action
the constitutional amendment that nullified Prohibition
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Recent Examples of nullifies
This is because climate change and ecological collapse are very likely to cause political fragmentation that nullifies legal and cultural precedents like abolition, and bring about agrarian and manufacturing crises and scarcities in which people are forced into labor.
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Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
The move nullifies an extension quietly authorized by Biden before leaving office, which had granted Harris an additional year of protection beyond the standard six-month post-tenure period.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullifies
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
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The bill also repeals sanctions on Syria under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.—
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The law also repeals work exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults exiting foster care, and limits states’ ability to waive the time limits on assistance for recipients in areas with few jobs.—
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Trump cancels 'second wave of attacks' against Venezuela 2.—
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After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own!—
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Impacts of the court's decision If the Supreme Court invalidates the removal protections for FTC commissioners, such a decision is likely to reach far beyond the commission.—
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To me, this invalidates the election, but management claims this is fine.—
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“Nullifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullifies. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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