nullification

noun

ˌnə-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce nullification (audio)
Definition of nullificationnext
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 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 See All Example Sentences for nullification
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  1. abolition
  2. repeal
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  • Understanding Caribbean history For Bousquet, the debate over reparations remains tied to how the Caribbean understands its own history, including slavery’s abolition and emancipation.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Reparations are an essential part of my political imagination, and they are closely linked to my desire for abolition.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of abolition
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  • On election day, Golden State voters overwhelmingly backed the repeal.
    — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
  • North Carolina has exempted ambulatory surgery centers in larger counties and continues to debate broader repeal.
    — Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of repeal

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“Nullification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullification. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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