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nugatory definition

nu·ga·tory (no̵̅o̅′gə tôr′ē, nyo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

  1. trifling; worthless
  2. not operative; invalid

Etymology: L nugatorius < pp. of nugari, to trifle < nugae, trifles

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