The difference between Abolish and Nullify
When used as verbs, abolish means to end a law, system, institution, custom or practice, whereas nullify means to make legally invalid.
check bellow for the other definitions of Abolish and Nullify
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Abolish as a verb:
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.
Examples:
"Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century."
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Abolish as a verb (archaic):
To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out.
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Nullify as a verb (transitive, legal):
to make legally invalid.
Examples:
"The contract has been nullified."
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Nullify as a verb:
to prevent from happening