nul·li·fy 
/ˈnʌləˌfaɪ/ verb
nul·li·fies; nul·li·fied; nul·li·fy·ing /ˈnʌləˌfaɪ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to make (something) legally null
▪ The law has been nullified by the U.S. Supreme Court. 2 : to cause (something) to lose its value or to have no effect
▪ The penalty nullified the goal. ▪ Drinking coffee does not nullify [=negate] the effects of alcohol.
▪ The law has been nullified by the U.S. Supreme Court.
▪ The penalty nullified the goal. ▪ Drinking coffee does not nullify [=negate] the effects of alcohol.
