What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
revoke
Example
The government decided to revoke the company's license due to safety violations. [revoke: verb]
Example
The judge ordered the revocation of the defendant's bail. [revocation: noun]
nullify
Example
The court nullified the contract due to fraudulent activity. [nullify: verb]
Example
The company's breach of contract nullified their agreement with the supplier. [nullification: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nullify is less common than revoke in everyday language, but both words are frequently used in legal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between revoke and nullify?
Both revoke and nullify are formal words that are typically used in legal or official contexts.
