nullify
Translation
to nullify, to invalidate, to cancel out
Examples
The court can nullify the contract.
The court can nullify the contract.
His apology did not nullify the damage.
His apology did not nullify the damage.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) legally void The court can nullify the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: invalidate, cancel, void, annul; Antonyms: validate, confirm, ratify
Etymology
From Latin 'nullus' (none) + 'facere' (to make). Literally 'to make nothing'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'null' (zero) + '-ify' (to make). To make something into zero or nothing.