nullifies
Makes legally invalid
Nullifies means makes legally void or deprives of effectiveness.
A court nullifies a contract when it declares the agreement invalid.
A later discovery can nullify earlier assumptions.
The amendment nullifies the previous regulation.
The word carries formal weight, often appearing in legal or official contexts where something is rendered powerless or canceled out entirely.
Without legal effect
- revokeOfficially cancel authorization
- rescindFormally cancel or withdraw
- abrogateFormally abolish or annul
- repealAnnul a statute
quash · overturn · countermand · overrule · vacate · strike down · set aside · vitiate
Cancel or disprove
- contradictDispute a statement
- denyRefuse to admit
- refuteProve something untrue
- disproveProve something untrue
rebut · counter · controvert · repudiate · disaffirm · cancel out · undo · reverse
Nullify by opposing force
- neutralizeCancel an effect
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- cancel outNeutralize by opposing force
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
compensate · negate · mitigate · counterbalance · undo · obviate · defeat · thwart
void
Without legal effect
- revokeOfficially cancel authorization
- rescindFormally cancel or withdraw
- abrogateFormally abolish or annul
repeal · quash · overturn · countermand · overrule · vacate · strike down · set aside · vitiate
negate
Cancel or disprove
- contradictDispute a statement
- denyRefuse to admit
- refuteProve something untrue
disprove · rebut · counter · controvert · repudiate · disaffirm · cancel out · undo · reverse · neutralize
counteract
Nullify by opposing force
- neutralizeCancel an effect
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- cancel outNeutralize by opposing force
balance · compensate · negate · mitigate · counterbalance · undo · obviate · defeat · thwart · frustrate
nullifiesreinforces
Strengthens or supports further
strengthens · amplifies · effectuates · activates · empowers
nullifiesconfirms
Establishes as fact
validates · affirms · verifies · substantiates · corroborates
- jury nullificationPanel ignores law, acquits