Antonyms for nullification


Grammar : Noun
Spell : nuhl-uh-fi-key-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌnʌl ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən


Definition of nullification

Origin :
  • in U.S. political sense of "a state's refusing to allow a federal law to be enforced," 1798, in Thomas Jefferson; from Late Latin nullificationem (nominative nullificatio) "a making as nothing," from past participle stem of nullificare (see nullify). Related: Nullificationist.
  • noun abolition
Example sentences :
  • Nullification, the forerunner of disunion, rose from a question of tariff.
  • Extract from : « The Creed of the Old South 1865-1915 » by Basil L. Gildersleeve
  • This was the doctrine of nullification which grew to secession in 1860.
  • Extract from : « A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year » by Edwin Emerson
  • The topic of nullification was dragged in by Southern speakers.
  • Extract from : « A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year » by Edwin Emerson
  • “Nullification” was the name which this referendum soon acquired.
  • Extract from : « Expansion and Conflict » by William E. Dodd
  • She would dance his nullification, she would dance to her unseen Lord.
  • Extract from : « The Rainbow » by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
  • Since nullification she had covered over the face, to show how she hated him.
  • Extract from : « Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume I (of 2) » by Harriet Martineau
  • Nullification involved no danger, and if it did, what matter!
  • Extract from : « The Life of John Marshall Volume 4 of 4 » by Albert J. Beveridge
  • Nullification was utterly destructive of the Constitution and the Union.
  • Extract from : « The Life of John Marshall Volume 4 of 4 » by Albert J. Beveridge
  • Nullification, Mr. President, overthrew the protective policy!
  • Extract from : « Thirty Years' View (Vol. II of 2) » by Thomas Hart Benton
  • Nullification begat it, and if allowed there is an end to the Union.
  • Extract from : « Thirty Years' View (Vol. II of 2) » by Thomas Hart Benton

Synonyms for nullification

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