Sentence examples for nullify the act from inspiring English sources

In June 1992 and again in November 1994, peers led by Lord Campbell of Alloway passed legislation designed to nullify the act, even though it had been passed by substantial majorities.

When there is spectator interference with any thrown or batted ball, the ball shall be dead at the moment of interference and the umpire shall impose such penalties as in his opinion will nullify the act of interference.

Kentucky and Virginia, emboldened by Jefferson and Madison, even claimed a right to nullify the acts, a doctrine that would haunt the American nation until it helped to give rise to the Civil War.

Title I, Section 2 empowered the President to establish executive branch agencies to carry out the purposes of the Act, and provided for a sunset provision nullifying the Act in two years.

In 1320 the Declaration of Arbroath, a remonstrance to the Pope from the nobles of Scotland, helped to convince Pope John XXII to overturn the earlier excommunication and nullify the various acts of submission by Scottish kings to English ones so that Scotland's sovereignty could be recognised by the major European dynasties.

In 1320 the Declaration of Arbroath, a remonstrance to the pope from the nobles of Scotland, helped convince Pope John XXII to overturn the earlier excommunication and nullify the various acts of submission by Scottish kings to English ones so that Scotland's sovereignty could be recognised by the major European dynasties.

The passing of the Trustee Act 2000 effectively nullified the 1961 Act's terms in relation to trustee investment, and the 2000 Act is now the principal piece of legislation in this area.

Montana's house of representatives has voted to nullify the Endangered Species Act within the state.

At least 23 states have considered bills that nullify the Affordable Care Act of 2010.

Mr. Gould was the sponsor of a bill in the state Legislature to nullify the Affordable Care Act in Arizona.

Earlier this week, Congressional negotiators also attempted nullify the Trust Indenture Act as part of a highway funding bill.