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nugatory

UK/'nju:gәtәri/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Of little or no importance; trivial; having no legal force or effect.

无价值的,琐碎的;无效的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
nugatroot
+
oryrelating to, connected with
=nugatory

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His nugatory efforts to improve the situation proved worthless.

  • 2.

    The court declared the contract nugatory due to lack of proper signatures.

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