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invalidate

[in-val-i-deyt] / ɪnˈvæl ɪˌdeɪt /


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The complaint also seeks to invalidate the policy and have books returned to shelves.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Hsieh’s family declared the will a “scam” in December and asked the courts to invalidate the document, but the court in May appointed a “special master” to oversee forensic testing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

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

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

At that time, Infantino suggested such a move could invalidate a country's World Cup hosting rights.

From BBC Jun. 9, 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

The ruling invalidates actions Lake took while running the agency between July and November 2025, including sweeping staff reductions and operational changes that sharply curtailed Voice of America’s operations.

From Salon Mar. 8, 2026

“It celebrates and beautifies the city in a way few other movies ever have,” says Anthony Cavalluzzi of Yorba Linda, adding, “Its absence completely invalidates the list.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

Mr Gentles says that ageing the rum before it is sold is of paramount importance, and that doing so outside of Jamaica invalidates the products authenticity and uniqueness.

From BBC Mar. 23, 2025

Previous American requirements The American copyright law of 1909 prescribes exactly the method of securing copyright, and makes clear the cases in which non-compliance invalidates copyright.

From Copyright: Its History and Its Law by Richard Rogers Bowker

In 2018 the Supreme Court invalidated the federal ban on sports betting.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

However, in each case, subtle errors were found that invalidated the arguments.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

The museum has physically invalidated the binaries of center and periphery, major and minor arts.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

Supreme Court finally invalidated them in Lawrence v.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

One repeated concern regarded how to avoid invalidating an entire batch of ballots if one voter among thousands couldn’t be confirmed as eligible.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

The Royal College of Psychiatrists also warned against "invalidating the condition".

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

This isn’t uncommon for people who are grieving, but there are ways to encourage her toward action without crossing boundaries or invalidating her experience.

From MarketWatch Apr. 25, 2026

Despite the Supreme Court invalidating tariffs, the process for retailers to secure refunds, or for shoppers to receive them, remains unclear.

From Barron's Mar. 12, 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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