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to invalidate
01
to prove that something is incorrect or flawed, making it not acceptable or reliable
Transitive: to invalidate an idea or argument
Examples
The new evidence invalidated the previous hypothesis.
Her counterargument effectively invalidated his point.
02
to cancel the legal power or effect of a document or action
Transitive: to invalidate a document or action
Examples
The court invalidated the contract because it violated federal regulations.
The judge invalidated the will due to improper witness signatures.
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