Nullifications
/ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of nullification, referring to acts of invalidating laws or legal decisions.
The nullifications by several states sparked a constitutional crisis.
Forms
- nullification
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Commentary
Used primarily in contexts involving the rejection or refusal to recognize the validity or applicability of a law or legal act.
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