nugatory
nugatory
Definition
nu·ga·tory (no̵̅o̅′gə tôr′ē, nyo̵̅o̅′-)
adjective
- trifling; worthless
- not operative; invalid
Etymology: L nugatorius < pp. of nugari, to trifle < nugae, trifles
nugatory
Synonyms
nugatory
Law Definition
adj
Of a law or a contract, that it is unenforceable.
nugatory
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- work: This increases the risk presented to those seeking to attract investment in waste management facilities and results in much nugatory work.
- expenditure: Failure to do so, could lead to nugatory expenditure and wasted effort on systems that do not support business objectives.
Used with adjective complement
- render: The most comprehensive policy wording in the world can be rendered nugatory by a wrong move once a claim comes in.
Browse dictionary entries near nugatory
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