act vs nullity

act and nullity both are nouns.

act is a verb but nullity is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
nullity	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, nullity is a hyponym of act; that is, nullity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:

act: a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
nullity: something that is null (especially an enactment that has no legal validity)

Other hyponyms of act include decree, edict, fiat, order, rescript, legislative act, statute.

act (noun)	nullity (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen	something that is null (especially an enactment that has no legal validity)
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet	the state of nonexistence
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity

act (verb)	nullity (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance

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