Definitions

1. verb

to state or declare that something is not true or is false, or to make something ineffective or invalid.

“The judge’s ruling negated the company’s claims of innocence.”

2. verb

to cancel or make void something, such as a law or a contract.

“The new law will negate all existing tax breaks for large corporations.”

3. verb

to remove or cancel something, such as a condition or a requirement.

“The new policy will negate the need for a background check for certain employees.”

4. verb

to cause something to be ineffective or invalid.

“The medicine will negate the effects of the virus if taken soon enough.”

5. noun

the act of stating or declaring that something is not true or is false.

“The negation of the company’s claims sparked a heated debate.”

6. noun

the state of being ineffective or invalid.

“The negation of the law had a significant impact on the economy.”

7. noun

a statement or declaration that something is not true or is false.

“The negation of the scientist’s theory was a major breakthrough in the field.”