a. [ L. negatorius: cf. F. négatorie. ] Expressing denial; belonging to negation; negative. Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. nugatorius, fr. nugari to trifle, nugae jests, trifles. ]
If all are pardoned, and pardoned as a mere act of clemency, the very substance of government is made nugatory. I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. nugatorius, fr. nugari to trifle, nugae jests, trifles. ]
If all are pardoned, and pardoned as a mere act of clemency, the very substance of government is made nugatory. I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]