Definitions
- Referring to a decision or action that has been changed or reversed by a higher authority. - Talking about a setting or preference that has been manually changed to override the default or automatic value. - Describing a function or method that has been replaced or modified by a new implementation.
- Referring to an action or process that cancels or voids something previously done or agreed upon. - Talking about a legal or contractual provision that renders a previous agreement or clause invalid. - Describing a situation where something is made ineffective or useless.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that negate or cancel something previously done or agreed upon.
- 2Both words involve a change in status or outcome.
- 3Both words can be used in legal or technical contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Overridden refers to a specific decision, setting, or function, while nullify can apply to a broader range of situations.
- 2Direction: Overridden implies a change from a lower to a higher authority, while nullify can be initiated by either party or circumstance.
- 3Timing: Overridden suggests a change after the fact, while nullify can refer to a provision that was in place from the beginning.
- 4Connotation: Overridden can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context, while nullify is generally neutral or negative.
- 5Usage: Overridden is more commonly used in programming or technical contexts, while nullify is more often used in legal or formal language.
Remember this!
Overridden and nullify are synonyms that both describe actions that cancel or negate something previously done or agreed upon. However, overridden is more specific and often used in technical or programming contexts, while nullify is broader and more commonly used in legal or formal language.
