WorldAugust 16, 2026

nullifying

NUL-uh-fahy-ing

Definition

The act of declaring something legally void or invalid; officially cancelling the force or effect of a law or event.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'nullus' meaning 'none' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'. It entered Middle English to describe the act of rendering something 'naught' or without legal value.

In the news

The article references the Supreme Court of Kenya 'nullifying' the 2017 presidential election to illustrate the court's role in enforcing constitutional order and asserting judicial independence.

Building a Judiciary worthy of public confidence

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