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nullification

noun/ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

B2CEFR level
50/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

The act of rendering a law or act legally void or of no effect.

The state claimed a right of nullification, refusing to enforce the federal statute within its borders.

Similar: invalidation

Topic: Advanced English in Legal English

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