yvlog

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

nullity

[ nuhl-i-tee ]

noun

plural nullities
  1. the state or quality of being null; nothingness; invalidity.
  2. something null.
  3. something of no legal force or validity.
  4. a person of negligible importance.


nullity

/ ˈʌɪɪ /

noun

  1. the state of being null
  2. a null or legally invalid act or instrument
  3. something null, ineffective, characterless, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

yvlog History and Origins

Origin of nullity1

From the Medieval Latin word ū, dating back to 1560–70. See null, -ity
Discover More

yvlog History and Origins

Origin of nullity1

C16: from Medieval Latin Գܱ, from Latin nullus no, not any
Discover More

Example Sentences

He also said that, if the Supreme Court decides that Smith’s appointment to investigate Trump was unconstitutional, “the office could be a nullity” and the normal regulations on a special counsel’s report may not apply.

From

In the process of conversion, however, she’s reduced to a nullity with a grating personal manner.

From

Adopting this line would drastically narrow the reach of Section 3 of the amendment, leaving it close to a constitutional nullity.

From

Jefferson was right about the nullity of impeachment as it relates to the Supreme Court.

From

So what we're going to do is we're going to say, "That was a nullity, it never happened, we are nullifying her actions and . . ."

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement