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invalidate

[in-val-i-deyt] / ɪnˈvæl ɪˌdeɪt /


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The California Office of Administrative Law green-lit the rules in February, and they were set to go into effect on April 1, but in March, the California Gaming Assn. filed a suit to invalidate them.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

That’s not accurate, and the court ruled to invalidate the measure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

"They hate me. But they cannot invalidate the information I give."

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Markets evolve quickly, and subsequent price action can strengthen, invalidate, or reshape even well-reasoned calls.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

In general, I felt as if I couldn’t win, that no amount of faith or hard work would push me past my detractors and their attempts to invalidate me.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

The stop is quite clear with any close below the 200-day simple moving average at $245 invalidates the bullish thesis.

From Barron's Apr. 7, 2026

“Telling someone to look on the bright side or saying, ‘At least you have this,’ invalidates people’s grieving process, and people need to grieve,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 10, 2025

Lessig believes this case invalidates the Supreme Court’s reasoning.

From Salon Dec. 27, 2024

The 39-page ruling invalidates the Payday Lending Rule, which became effective in 2018.

From Washington Times Oct. 19, 2022

This argument, however, by no means invalidates my position.

From The Moral and Intellectual Diversity of Races With Particular Reference to Their Respective Influence in the Civil and Political History of Mankind by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

The ruling invalidated a law spearheaded by environmental justice activists that barred new oil and gas extraction and required that all existing operations stop production within 20 years.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

However, this structure was invalidated following the break of the short-term uptrend line earlier this week.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

Trade Act to impose a 10% tariff, just as the Supreme Court invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

When his multi-billion-dollar pay package for Tesla was invalidated by a judge in December 2024, Musk simply reincorporated the entire company in Texas and got a potentially even bigger pay package approved by shareholders.

From BBC May 18, 2026

Are the reported radiocarbon dates really correct, and not invalidated by any of the numerous difficulties that can plague radiocarbon dating?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

The term refers to a medical professional dismissing or invalidating health worries which can cause patients to doubt their pain and concerns.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

A US Supreme Court decision has ruled that burning the US national flag is protected under the First Amendment, invalidating state laws against desecrating the Stars and Stripes.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

The seven counts include an appeals court decision invalidating a $10-million judgment reached in his courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

“For example, they may be trying to find a middle ground, perhaps invalidating the tariffs but limiting refunds to ‘prospective relief’ only, not to past tariffs collected.

From MarketWatch Jan. 14, 2026

Thomas winced; Frypan had gone too far with that recommendation, almost invalidating his well-stated opinion of the whole mess.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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