Definition for NUGA-TO-RY

NUGA-TO-RY, a. [L. nugatorius.]

  1. Trifling; vain; futile; insignificant. Bentley.
  2. Of no force; inoperative; ineffectual. The laws are sometimes rendered nugatory by inexecution. Any agreement may be rendered nugatory by something which contravenes its execution.

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