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1in·val·id

adj \(ˌ)in-ˈva-ləd\

Definition of INVALID

: not valid: a : being without foundation or force in fact, truth, or law <an invalid assumption> <declared the will invalid> b : logically inconsequent
in·val·id·ly \-lē\ adverb

Origin of INVALID

Latin invalidus weak, from in- + validus strong — more at valid
First Known Use: 1542

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