Invalidate
[ɪn'vælɪdeɪt] or [ɪn'vælɪdet]
Definition
(verb.) take away the legal force of or render ineffective; 'invalidate a contract'.
(verb.) show to be invalid.
(verb.) declare invalid; 'The contract was annulled'; 'void a plea'.
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Definition
(v. t.) To render invalid; to weaken or lessen the force of; to destroy the authority of; to render of no force or effect; to overthrow; as, to invalidate an agreement or argument.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. Nullify, annul, cancel, overthrow, make void, render of no effect.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Annul, overthrow,[See ANNUL]
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Examples
- Miss Halcombe's recognition of the woman, which recognition after-events invalidate or contradict. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
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