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Nullification Definition & Meaning

nullification
noun
  1. the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress
  2. the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something

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  • "john c. calhoun and nullification"
    AOL — AOL
  • "femdom nullification"
    AOL — AOL
  • "explain nullification"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does nullification mean?
the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
What part of speech is nullification?
Nullification is a noun.
How many definitions does nullification have?
Nullification has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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