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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of nullification

The nullification of affirmative action policies in the United States presents an additional challenge, but not an insurmountable one, as is evidenced by the University of California at Davis’ success in achieving representation that matches or exceeds the United States population. —Tricia Pendergrast, STAT, 7 Mar. 2024

Henry also advocated constitutional avenues of dissent rather than the nullification efforts that would have undermined the country’s new government. —WSJ, 12 Nov. 2023

The nullification crisis of the 1830s and the Civil War gave Congress fresh cause to enact new measures in the teeth of roiling state anger on different issues. —Aziz Huq, Time, 21 Aug. 2023

Bauer encouraged us to get a few senators or historians to sign a letter urging nullification. —Kai Bird, The New Yorker, 7 July 2023