The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NEGATED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result NEGATED
- . Denied access in revolutionary study
- Demand to carry gun denied
- Repealed demand to purchase gun
- Denied necessity to possess moral standing
- Requirement covering label overturned, nullified
- Discredited and died following Tyneside scandal?
- Opposed access being limited in upcoming study
- . Require return ticket to enter, so refused
- Demand to carry revolver denied
- Denied access into shelter from the east
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The straight part
We know that "nullified" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nullified = negated.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does NEGATED mean?
NEGATED verb- To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
- To nullify or cause to be ineffective.
- To be negative; bring or cause negative results.
- To perform the NOT operation on.