Invalidation: meaning, definitions and examples
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invalidation
[ ɪˌnvalɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n ]
legal
The action of making something invalid; nullification.
Synonyms
annulment, nullification, voiding
Examples of usage
- The court ruled for the invalidation of the contract.
- The invalidation of the will was contested by the family members.
psychology
The rejection of a person's thoughts, emotions, or experiences as being invalid or unworthy.
Synonyms
delegitimizing, discrediting, dismissing
Examples of usage
- Invalidation from others can lead to feelings of self-doubt and low self-esteem.
- She felt a sense of invalidation when her ideas were dismissed by her colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "invalidation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 invalidação
🇮🇳 अमान्यकरण
🇩🇪 Ungültigmachung
🇮🇩 pembatalan
🇺🇦 анулювання
🇵🇱 unieważnienie
🇯🇵 無効化
🇫🇷 invalidation
🇪🇸 invalidación
🇹🇷 geçersiz kılma
🇰🇷 무효화
🇸🇦 إبطال
🇨🇿 zrušení
🇸🇰 zrušenie
🇨🇳 无效
🇸🇮 razveljavitev
🇮🇸 ógilding
🇰🇿 жарамсыз ету
🇬🇪 გაუქმება
🇦🇿 etibarsızlıq
🇲🇽 invalidación
Word origin
The word 'invalidation' originated from the Latin word 'invalidare', which means 'to weaken' or 'to diminish'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the idea of nullification or rejection. In legal contexts, invalidation refers to the act of making something legally void or null. In psychology, invalidation refers to the dismissal or rejection of a person's thoughts or emotions, often leading to feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt.
See also: invalidator.