Definition of invalidnext
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as in null
having no legal or binding force the treaty is invalid once one side violates it

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invalid

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verb

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Recent Examples of invalid
Adjective
As a result, this route was RPKI-valid and would not be at risk of being dropped by ASes that reject RPKI-invalid routes. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026 Not only is Le Batard pandering, but his gripe is also invalid. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
If this is ascertained, the BBC quotes an LA attorney saying this would render Hackman’s will invalid, and mean his children could have a claim to the estate. — Caroline Frost, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025 DeSantis's office has said all options are on the table for their fight, but a legal ruling invaliding the agreement that currently gives Disney near-total control of the district would be the easiest resolution for the governor's headache. — Jack Birle, Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for invalid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invalid
Adjective
  • The plant clips feature high-quality waterproof plastic that’s durable but gentle on fragile stems.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2026
  • As China’s Xi Jinping heads to Washington this week for high-stakes talks, the war in the Mideast and fragile shipping routes keep markets on edge, with analysts warning oil could still soar higher.
    — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • For one, null results—in this case, findings that are not unusual or revelatory—are still useful.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
  • However, in the face of an increasing number of null results, most notably in studies published in late 2025, most physicists now agree that this sterile neutrino doesn’t exist.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Interestingly, these erroneous memories became stable over time.
    — Elizabeth A. Phelps, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Generally, the courts are limited in overruling regulatory agencies unless a ruling was clearly erroneous.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Accurate voter lists and lawful mail-voting options are not unreasonable demands.
    — Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The court ultimately upheld the search warrant, finding probable cause and concluded that obtaining the data remotely was not an unreasonable search.
    — Jihun Joun, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In 2018, a university climate survey revealed Native students felt the most unsupported on campus, according to Reed.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This reluctance is common and means many go unseen and unsupported, even when local organizations like Good Samaritan Outreach stand ready to help.
    — Christine Franz, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Authorities encouraged anyone who suspects a driver is impaired to call the department at 916-714-5111 or 911.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • None of these methods are permitted by the Board, whose two-day trainer course covers the risks of dehydration significantly, pointing out that even the slightest drop in fluids impairs performance.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • But the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has devolved significantly since its glory days atop the comedy calendar, proving to be a weaker platform for political satire than the Onion’s takeover of Infowars.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Production disruptions and weak output in Chile, the world’s biggest producer, sent prices to record highs, with the US accumulating huge stockpiles and smelters in China forced to turn to scraps to meet that country’s industrial needs.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • This produces dense, void-free films with larger crystal grains.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday rejected an emergency appeal from Missouri Republican officials to pause last week’s unanimous state Supreme Court ruling that a new congressional map is void and can’t be used in the upcoming midterm elections.
    — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Invalid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invalid. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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