noun
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the state of being null
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a null or legally invalid act or instrument
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something null, ineffective, characterless, etc
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Etymology
Origin of nullity
From the Medieval Latin word nūllitās, dating back to 1560–70. See null, -ity
Example Sentences
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Wrote to Lord Holland when I came home to call his attention to the Hickson Nullity of Marriage Bill.
From A Political Diary 1828-1830, Volume II by Ellenborough, Edward Law, Earl of
Lady Bassett gave loose to her indignation, and said nothing was to be expected from such a Nullity.
From A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day by Reade, Charles
Nullity of marriage must not be too often allowed; once a marriage is made it is a serious matter to undo it.
From The Modern Regime, Volume 1 by Durand, John
This includes any Pair of Premisses, of which one is a Nullity and the other an Entity, and which contain Like Eliminands.
From Symbolic Logic by Carroll, Lewis
Johann of Bohemia's second son, come to the Kaisership thereupon, Johann's eldest Nullity being omitted.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 02 by Carlyle, Thomas
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