Noun. 1. nullification-the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress. states' rights-a doctrine that federal powers should be curtailed and returned to the individual states.
Northport, New York. Northport is a historic maritime village located within the Town of Huntington on Long Island, New York. Initially designated as Great Cow Harbour by 17th-century English colonists and officially renamed Northport in 1837. In 1898 Northport incorporated itself as a village for the purpose of localizing governance.
Northport is a village in Leelanau Township, Leelanau County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 526 according to the 2010 U.S. census. When Leelanau County was formed in 1863, Northport served as the first county seat from 1863 to 1883.