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.
East Northport is located at 40Â°52â²45â³N 73Â°19â²27â³W / 40.87917Â°N 73.32417Â°W / 40.87917; -73.32417 (40.879248, -73.324133). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), all land.