noun
Meaning 1
One who, or that which, nullifies.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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nullifier
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noun
Meaning 2
A person holding the belief that states could nullify federal laws within their borders.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, historical
Topics: government, politics
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: nullificator, nullificationist
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
an official who can invalidate or nullify
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- my bank check was voided and I wanted to know who the invalidator was
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: invalidator, voider
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: official, functionary
noun
Meaning 4
an advocate of nullification; someone who believes that a state can resist federal laws
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: advocate, advocator, proponent, exponent
History
Etymology
From nullify + -er.