Invalidate
/ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To render legally void or ineffective.
The court invalidated the contract due to fraud.
- (v.) To disprove or challenge the truth or authority of a claim or argument.
The evidence invalidated the witness's testimony.
Forms
- invalidates
- invalidated
- invalidating
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to indicate that a document or action loses legal force; clear grounds for invalidation should be specified in drafting.
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