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invalidated

 

[ ɪnˈvælɪdeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Invalidated refers to the process of rendering something null and void, usually through a legal or official action. This can happen in various situations, such as when a contract is deemed unenforceable or a law is overturned by a higher authority. When something is invalidated, it loses its legal effect or significance. The term is commonly used in legal documents, academic settings, and discussions surrounding policy-making.

Synonyms

annulled, canceled, nullified, voided

Examples of usage

  • The court invalidated the contract due to fraud.
  • The election results were invalidated after the investigation.
  • Her degree was invalidated because of academic dishonesty.

Translations

Translations of the word "invalidated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invalidado

🇮🇳 अवैध

🇩🇪 ungültig

🇮🇩 dibatalkan

🇺🇦 недійсний

🇵🇱 nieważny

🇯🇵 無効

🇫🇷 invalidé

🇪🇸 inválido

🇹🇷 geçersiz

🇰🇷 무효

🇸🇦 ملغى

🇨🇿 neplatný

🇸🇰 neplatný

🇨🇳 无效

🇸🇮 neveljaven

🇮🇸 ógyldur

🇰🇿 заңсыз

🇬🇪 არამართებელი

🇦🇿 etibarsız

🇲🇽 inválido

Etymology

The word 'invalidate' is derived from the Latin 'invalidare', meaning 'to render weak or powerless'. The prefix 'in-' indicates negation, while the root 'validus' means 'strong' or 'valid'. First recorded in English in the late 16th century, the term evolved in legal and academic contexts to denote the act of nullifying something's validity. It has since expanded to various fields, including technology and policy-making, where systems or decisions could be declared ineffective or without value. The evolution of the term reflects the increasing complexities of legal frameworks and societal structures that necessitate the ability to contest and overturn previously accepted terms.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,227, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.