nullify
To make something legally void or completely ineffective
Examples
In a meeting
“That clause would nullify the entire agreement if triggered.”
Over coffee
“One bad review shouldn't nullify all the positive feedback you've gotten.”
Why this word
cancel
Nullify makes legally void or invalid, cancel is general revocation or stopping
void
Nullify is the action of making void, void describes the resulting state
invalidate
Nullify and invalidate are similar, but nullify emphasizes reducing to nothing legally
Usage tip
Use for canceling out effects or making something legally invalid; stronger than 'cancel'
Etymology
Latin nullus (none, not any) + -fy (to make)
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