Nullifying tariffs refers to the act of declaring a tariff or tax imposed by the government as void and having no legal effect within a particular state.
Related terms
States' Rights: This concept emphasizes the rights and powers held by individual states rather than the federal government.
Tariff: A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods, usually with the intention of protecting domestic industries.
Secession: The act of formally withdrawing from a political entity, such as a country or union.