nullities
- plural of nullity.
Example Sentences
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These precautions taken, they looked about them for the men who were nullities by themselves, and yet, engrafted on their party, of whom they could make ministers.
From History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution by Ryde, H. T.
The usurpations and acts of the rebels were considered not legal acts, but nullities.
From The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1 by Various
In this point of view they are considered, at least in this country, as mere nullities.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844 by Various
Minister Adams was better received than most nullities because he made no noise.
From The Education of Henry Adams by Adams, Henry
Moreover, Jefferson entertained the belief that all appointments made by Adams after the results of the election were known were nullities, on the theory that a retiring President might not bind his successor.
From Union and Democracy by Johnson, Allen
