nullify
verb/ˈnʌləˌfaɪ/
Frequency rank: #15,040 most common English word
Meaning
To make something legally invalid or of no effect.
Example sentence
The court decided to nullify the contract because it had been signed under false pretenses.
Synonyms & related words
- void
- cancel
- invalidate
- annul
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