ScienceJuly 31, 2026

nullity

NUL-i-tee

Definition

The state or quality of being legally or practically void, ineffective, or nonexistent; a situation where something lacks any binding force or result.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'nullitas', meaning 'nothingness,' which comes from the root 'nullus' meaning 'not any.' It entered Middle English through Old French.

In the news

In the article, 'nullity' describes the empirical findings that certain policies had no statistical impact on arrival volumes, meaning they were ineffective or without substance.

Small Boats, Smuggling Networks, and the Limits of Deterrence: An Empirical Analysis of UK Channel Crossing Interdiction Strategies, 2018–2026

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