Synonyms for nullification
ˌnʌl ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃənnul·li·fi·ca·tion

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1. nullificationnoun

   the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress

   Synonyms:
   override

2. nullification, overridenoun

   the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something

   Synonyms:
   override

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1. • Change Of State
   • States' Rights

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1. nullificationnoun

   Synonyms:
   invalidation, abrogation, cancellation, repeal

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1. List of paraphrases for "nullification":

   annulment, cassation, nullity, cancellation, invalidity, voiding, avoidance, rescission, void

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1. Tucson City Council:

   We fully intend to enforce federal gun laws in Arizona, i believe their nullification amendment is highly unconstitutional, and it's not anywhere close to being in the best interests of our constituents to say we're going to opt out of federal gun laws.

2. Michael Zeldin:

   Whitaker's view of nullification is strictly political. That is, he would like it, politically, if States could disobey (nullify) federal law. As a legal matter, however, nullification finds no support in Constitutional law, indeed, Whitaker himself acknowledges this ... As acting Attorney General, I presume he will uphold federal legal principals.