Sunday, March 9, 2025

The meaning of the word "nullification" in the 21st century

     Google's generic definition of the noun word "nullification" notes this: " Nullification is the act of canceling something.  Counteracting the effects of a snakebite with an antidote could be describe as nullification, for example.  Use the noun nullification when one thing overcomes or overrides another, basically erasing the effects of the first thing."
     However, I have included Wikipedia's article about "nullification" of the U. S. Constitution, as another reference due to the importance of this noun word "nullification" insofar as the specific direction of the "Executive" branch of our government to determine the direction of our Republic, and whether any Federal judge can override the direction of the 47th POTUS of the United States to determine by Executive Order what he determines is in the best interest of the nation.
     Currently the Executive and Judicial branches of our Republic are engaged in a literal "butting of heads" to direct the direction of our Republic.
     There is also a "Nullification in Politics" taking place, and Google's generic advisement says this:  "In politics, nullification is when a state asserts its rights to judge federal laws unconstitutional and block their implementation" when the occupant of the Executive branch of our Republic is determining the direction of the country by issuing Executive Orders, but the opposition, is fighting implementation of the Executive Orders with the Judicial branches of government, to include state courts.
     From my research, it is clear an appeal to SCOTUS is the eventual direction for determination whether the US Constitution gives the power to determine the direction of our Republic to the Executive branch, either with parameters, or without parameters.  And it is most likely, the nation's AG Pam Bondi will be the one to shepherd the best case to solve this extraordinary issue of the Judicial branch versus the Executive branch.
     There is no doubt that in 2025, familiarity with the words plus meanings of words that will effect persons of all stripes and political persuasions, is important when it comes to understanding the power of which branch of government of our Republic is allowed to set the direction the nation.  My previous research has determined the SCOTUS decision will include the basis for a legal "precedent," another important 21st century word researched in the January wordsplusmeanings.blogspot.com blog.  In researching this most important noun word "nullification" the 2 dictionary sources have the same definition, so I decided not to pursue more definitions, which essentially repeat those I have included.