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invalidate

[in-val-i-deyt] / ɪnˈvæl ɪˌdeɪt /


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The California Office of Administrative Law green-lit the rules in February, and they were set to go into effect on April 1, but in March, the California Gaming Assn. filed a suit to invalidate them.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

"They hate me. But they cannot invalidate the information I give."

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Markets evolve quickly, and subsequent price action can strengthen, invalidate, or reshape even well-reasoned calls.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

Rabo itself is suing some investors and seeking to invalidate claims asserted by the bankruptcy trustee.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 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

The stop is quite clear with any close below the 200-day simple moving average at $245 invalidates the bullish thesis.

From Barron's Apr. 7, 2026

“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

Mr Gentles says that ageing the rum before it is sold is of paramount importance, and that doing so outside of Jamaica invalidates the products authenticity and uniqueness.

From BBC Mar. 23, 2025

The 39-page ruling invalidates the Payday Lending Rule, which became effective in 2018.

From Washington Times Oct. 19, 2022

The great error, which appears on every page of Mr. Spencer's book and invalidates all his conclusions, shows itself fully here.

From Know the Truth; A critique of the Hamiltonian Theory of Limitation by Jones, Jesse H.

The ruling invalidated a law spearheaded by environmental justice activists that barred new oil and gas extraction and required that all existing operations stop production within 20 years.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 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

The state Supreme Court invalidated a local referendum in Arlington in the 1950s after ruling voters had approved an unconstitutional measure.

From Barron's May 8, 2026

The court has invalidated far less novel exercises of government power on precisely those grounds.

From Slate Apr. 15, 2026

The ruling invalidated Walter’s conviction and death sentence.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

A US Supreme Court decision has ruled that burning the US national flag is protected under the First Amendment, invalidating state laws against desecrating the Stars and Stripes.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Lifting the "do not travel" advice means that people travelling to the UAE will no longer risk invalidating their travel insurance.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

“For example, they may be trying to find a middle ground, perhaps invalidating the tariffs but limiting refunds to ‘prospective relief’ only, not to past tariffs collected.

From MarketWatch Jan. 14, 2026

Department of Veterans Affairs to build more than 2,500 units of housing on its West Los Angeles campus and invalidating a prestigious private school’s lease there.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 23, 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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