invalidation

noun

in·​val·​i·​da·​tion (ˌ)inˌvaləˈdāshən How to pronounce invalidation (audio)
ənˌv-
Synonyms of invalidationnext
: the act or process of invalidating or the state of being invalidated

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“Invalidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invalidation. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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