Synonyms of nullification

nullification

noun

ˌnə-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolition
• repeal
• abrogation
• invalidation
• abolishment
• annulment
• dissolution
• cancellation
• dismissal
• voiding
• negation
• avoidance
• withdrawal
• suspension
• elimination
• defeasance
• removal
• abatement
• quashing
• prohibition
• abortion
• veto
• rescindment
• reversal
• revocation
• rejection
• banning
• override
• retraction
• overruling
• recall
• liquidation
• erasure
• outlawing
• overturn
• eradication
• forbiddance
• calling off
• disallowance
• enjoining
• countermand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• legislation
• enactment
• establishment
• institution
• ratification
• validation
• founding
• legalization
• legitimation
• formalization
• approval
• passing
• authorization
• legitimization
• endorsement
• permission
• clearance
• prescription
• commandment
• ordering
• sanctioning
• decreeing
• mandating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nullification

Its language, however, threatened to do far more than undo the nullification of state anti-sedition laws. — Time, 14 Nov. 2025

That nullification earned Goldman a signing ceremony in the Oval Office, his first time in the president’s office. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025

The part that's less straightforward is the nullification of cause and effect. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2025

The line between legitimate oversight and the nullification of elections would no longer hold. — Matthew J. Frauenfeld, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025