as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
those nations eventually invalidated their trade agreement
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Recent Examples of invalidate
That order applied only in New York, while the latest decision invalidated the policy nationwide.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Still, some candidates say they were blindsided by the rule now threatening to invalidate their signatures.
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Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
International travel advisories invalidate most ordinary policies, leaving the UAE and neighboring countries effectively uninsurable for tourists.
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Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
With regard to the current Section 301 probe and the potential of levying stickier double-digit duties than those invalidated by the Supreme Court earlier this year, the USTR is due to make a decision by mid-July’s deadline.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Still, some candidates say they were blindsided by the rule now threatening to invalidate their signatures.
—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
International travel advisories invalidate most ordinary policies, leaving the UAE and neighboring countries effectively uninsurable for tourists.
—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
With regard to the current Section 301 probe and the potential of levying stickier double-digit duties than those invalidated by the Supreme Court earlier this year, the USTR is due to make a decision by mid-July’s deadline.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invalidate
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Avila Chevalier survived a deluge of attacks for previous social media posts that called for abolishing the police and prisons.
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Earlier this month, the bloc also released more information about its own plans for abolishing its de minimis exemption on June 30.
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Hungary’s new government has not repealed the Orbán-era legislation that outlawed Pride, but police this year authorized the event and were providing security along the route.
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While the district’s mayor and council have governed it since 1973, Congress has the right to review and repeal its laws and budget, as well as appoint its judges, despite residents not having voting representation in federal politics.
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Before Franklin took the stage, however, organizers canceled the concert because of lightning and approaching storms.
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Katy Perry‘s return to the Belgium stage will have to wait a little longer after her Werchter concert was canceled on Friday.
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Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot.
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Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews' ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot.
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But the celebration was put on hold as officials reviewed the video, and the goal was nullified.
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The nonprofit, Building a Better California, which supports committees promoting two competing ballot initiatives that would nullify the billionaire tax initiative, if passed, has raised more than $118 million -- and $80 million of that comes from Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
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To avoid a deluge of applications from every theater in America, Cockrum decided to make grants by invitation.
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.
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“Invalidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invalidate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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