as in abolished
to put an end to by formal action
the constitutional amendment that nullified Prohibition
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Recent Examples of nullified
In 1992 a Nigerian bishop ordained three women as deacons, but the primate soon nullified those ordinations.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead, the French — World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, as well as runners-up in both 2006 and 2022 — nullified Brazil’s aggressive press and strode to victory behind goals from stars Kylian Mbappe and Hugo Ekitike.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Many in Iowa were aghast at the 1854 Kansas Nebraska Act that effectively nullified the agreement.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
But the UConn guard immediately nullified the miss, flying into the lane to grab her own offensive rebound and float in a layup.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
This is one of the reasons why even the most miniscule amount of chametz is forbidden — for these negative traits must be completely nullified.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Moore launched her shot from nearly midcourt, but the would-be game-winner was nullified by official review.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
In a 16-page ruling, the appeals court ruled that Francis and Vatican prosecutors both made procedural errors that nullified the original indictment against Cardinal Angelo Becciu and the others and required a new trial.
—Nicole Winfield The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
The court also decreed that Vatican prosecutors’ failure to turn over to the defense all their evidence nullified their original indictment.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead, the French — World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, as well as runners-up in both 2006 and 2022 — nullified Brazil’s aggressive press and strode to victory behind goals from stars Kylian Mbappe and Hugo Ekitike.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Many in Iowa were aghast at the 1854 Kansas Nebraska Act that effectively nullified the agreement.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
But the UConn guard immediately nullified the miss, flying into the lane to grab her own offensive rebound and float in a layup.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
This is one of the reasons why even the most miniscule amount of chametz is forbidden — for these negative traits must be completely nullified.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Moore launched her shot from nearly midcourt, but the would-be game-winner was nullified by official review.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
In a 16-page ruling, the appeals court ruled that Francis and Vatican prosecutors both made procedural errors that nullified the original indictment against Cardinal Angelo Becciu and the others and required a new trial.
—Nicole Winfield The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
The court also decreed that Vatican prosecutors’ failure to turn over to the defense all their evidence nullified their original indictment.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullified
Verb
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The post of prime minister was abolished, consolidating executive authority in the presidency.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the four and a half decades since France abolished the death penalty, the guillotine itself has rarely been seen.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is why then-President Richard Nixon signed an order mandating a 55 mph national speed limit in 1974, something Congress repealed only in 1995.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ski area has canceled the Wolf Creek Challenge Series Super G Race on April 4.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wiemer's first hit was originally called out by first base umpire Marvin Hudson, but was overturned after a challenge by the Nationals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That pitch was the second in the at-bat that the Orioles correctly overturned, with catcher Adley Rutschman also correctly identifying a pitch called incorrectly by home plate umpire Chris Segal.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After roughly two weeks, the summons was voided, and the case was dropped.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Hearron, Coeytaux’s attorney, said no court has voided a California shield law in this way.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Nullified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullified. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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