Meaning of the word nullity in English

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nullity

US /ˈnʌl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˈnʌl.ə.ti/

Noun

1.

the state of being legally void or invalid

Example:
The court declared the contract a nullity.
The marriage was declared a nullity due to fraud.
2.

a thing of no importance or value

Example:
His efforts were reduced to a nullity by the sudden change in policy.
Compared to the vastness of the universe, our lives are a mere nullity.