disannul

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But where there is no authority to confer power, there can be none to disannul it.

From Report of Commemorative Services with the Sermons and Addresses at the Seabury Centenary, 1883-1885. by Connecticut, Diocese Of

Now, trust me, were it not against our laws, Against my crown, my oath, my dignity, 404 145 Which princes, would they, may not disannul, My soul should sue as advocate for thee.

From The Comedy of Errors The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] by Clark, William George

Wilt thou dare To disannul my judgments? and above Unerring wisdom, and unbounded power Exalt thine own?

From Man of Uz, and Other Poems by Sigourney, Lydia Howard

This promise made unto Abraham by God, to be fulfilled by Christ, "the law, which was four hundred and thirty years afterwards, could not disannul."

From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville

Again, "these magistrates ever reserve to themselves, a power to alter, evade and disannul any law or command, not agreeing with their humor, or the absolute authority of their government, acknowledging no superior."

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 2 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo