nullification

Definitions

The act of making something legally void or invalid.

The formal declaration by a state that a federal law is unconstitutional and therefore not binding within its borders.

Examples

The nullification of the contract left both parties without any legal recourse.

The judge ordered the nullification of the previous verdict due to procedural errors.

The political movement sought the nullification of federal laws that they deemed unconstitutional.

Synonyms

invalidation annulment cancellation abrogation repeal rescission voidance

Antonyms

ratification enactment validation confirmation approval establishment sanction