a. [ L. nugatorius, fr. nugari to trifle, nugae jests, trifles. ] 1. Trifling; vain; futile; insignificant. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Of no force; inoperative; ineffectual. [ 1913 Webster ]
If all are pardoned, and pardoned as a mere act of clemency, the very substance of government is made nugatory. I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]