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
• cancelation
• abrogation
• dissolution
• invalidation
• abolishment
• annulment
• dismissal
• cancellation
• defeasance
• voiding
• negation
• avoidance
• elimination
• abatement
• suspension
• quashing
• removal
• withdrawal
• reversal
• abortion
• veto
• prohibition
• rejection
• rescindment
• revocation
• override
• retraction
• banning
• 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
• indorsement
• permission
• clearance
• prescription
• commandment
• ordering
• sanctioning
• decreeing
• mandating

Example Sentences

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. —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