as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the constitutional amendment that nullified Prohibition
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Recent Examples of nullify
The nonprofit, Building a Better California, which supports committees promoting two competing ballot initiatives that would nullify the billionaire tax initiative, if passed, has raised more than $118 million -- and $80 million of that comes from Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
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Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
At issue is last October’s decision by Congress to nullify three BLM Resource Management Plans, in Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska, using the Congressional Review Act to call their authority into question.
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Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
That attempt successfully nullified a rule that would have required all vehicles sold in California to be zero-emission by 2035.
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Haley Parsley
june 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
But for those who argue that the Giants players were attempting to nullify an important act of inclusion, the words of the former Blue Jays star won’t carry much weight.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
At issue is last October’s decision by Congress to nullify three BLM Resource Management Plans, in Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska, using the Congressional Review Act to call their authority into question.
—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
That attempt successfully nullified a rule that would have required all vehicles sold in California to be zero-emission by 2035.
—
Haley Parsley
june 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
But for those who argue that the Giants players were attempting to nullify an important act of inclusion, the words of the former Blue Jays star won’t carry much weight.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullify
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The other reconstruction amendments abolished slavery and expanded voting rights.
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Trump and his supporters have repeatedly pushed Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster to pass the election bill, but there's also insufficient support to drastically change the chamber's procedures.
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The board voted unanimously to repeal the basement requirement.
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Voters rejected an attempt to repeal the gas tax in 2018, according to the governor’s office.
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As aides at the Capitol were actively building a stage for the celebratory event, meant to communicate a big cost-of-living win to voters, the president abruptly canceled it.
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The city council voting against a recommendation by its fire marshal to cancel the display.
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Tuesday’s ruling means the regulations cannot take effect unless the decision is overturned on appeal.
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Cleveland manager Terry Francona challenged the original safe call at second and got the play overturned after a replay delay that lasted 1 minute, 29 seconds.
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And this response completely invalidates their feelings and concerns.
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Then, in 2014, the Supreme Court invalidated the limit on the amount of money a donor could contribute to federal candidates in a two-year election cycle.
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Other methods to reduce the harm from sweltering temperatures include more breaks and flexible shifts so workers can avoid the midday sun, according to the WHO.
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While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.
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“Nullify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullify. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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