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invalidate

[in-val-i-deyt] / ɪnˈvæl ɪˌdeɪt /


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If the defendant does so, the SEC can invalidate any settlement and reopen the case.

From MarketWatch 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

They say the new guidance violates multiple federal laws, including laws that govern federal spending and rule changes, and are asking the federal court to immediately invalidate the guidance as unlawful.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 16, 2026

The courts may invalidate specious claims that certain imports threaten national security.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 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

“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

“The IRS deemed that if you participate in one of these it invalidates your ability to contribute to an HSA. That restriction has been removed,” Robertson says.

From Barron's Oct. 5, 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

But substantial ignorance even after those years invalidates consent, and moreover, in colder countries where development is slower, marriage is generally inadvisable before the parties are 18 and 16 respectively.

From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome

Yet in 2024, the 5th Circuit once again invalidated the law, holding that it still gave the Horseracing Authority too much discretion over enforcement.

From Slate Jun. 12, 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

The ruling invalidated Walter’s conviction and death sentence.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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

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

It overruled the judge’s order invalidating UCLA’s lease of a portion of the VA grounds for its baseball stadium.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 23, 2025

A Norwegian appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court's ruling invalidating three oil permits in the major crude producer for insufficient environmental-impact studies, in a new victory for climate campaigners.

From Barron's Nov. 14, 2025

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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