as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
an act aimed at curbing sedition that was perhaps the most serious attempt at nullification of freedom of the press in the nation's history
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Recent Examples of nullification
The nullification of his diploma disqualifies Imamoglu from running for president, and the terrorism charge removes him from the mayor’s office.
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Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
That makes jury sympathy or nullification more likely.
—Erin Keller, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
That makes jury sympathy or nullification more likely.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Carter’s Civil Aeronautics Board Example Conscious nullification was uppermost in mind when the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 shuttered the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB).
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
That makes jury sympathy or nullification more likely.
—Erin Keller, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
That makes jury sympathy or nullification more likely.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Carter’s Civil Aeronautics Board Example Conscious nullification was uppermost in mind when the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 shuttered the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB).
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullification
abolition
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For starters, many early independence movements in Latin America were linked to the abolition of slavery—most notably in Haiti.—
Book Marks
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
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Officials also believe the curriculum provides students with an in-depth understanding of the abolition of slavery, highlights the importance of events like Juneteenth and the Civil Rights Movement, and celebrates the contributions of Black Texans.—
Jaden Edison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Nullification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullification. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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