as in abolishes
to put an end to by formal action
those nations eventually invalidated their trade agreement
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Recent Examples of invalidates
The law also invalidates birth certificates for those who updated their gender markers.
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Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The ruling invalidates tariffs that had pushed the average US tariff rate to its highest level since the 1930s, affecting imports from dozens of trading partners and touching virtually every sector of the US economy.
—Mohammad N. Elahee, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
The decision narrows the scope of the president’s unilateral tariff authority and invalidates portions of the levies on steel and aluminum, as well as certain tariffs on imports from China, Fortune reported.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
This is a relatively new legal standard developed by conservative jurists that invalidates presidential actions that assert sweeping new authority on important policy matters based only on vague delegations from Congress.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Impacts of the court's decision If the Supreme Court invalidates the removal protections for FTC commissioners, such a decision is likely to reach far beyond the commission.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
To me, this invalidates the election, but management claims this is fine.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
To me, this invalidates the election, but management claims this is fine.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
However, if the Supreme Court invalidates his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, this revenue could drop by over 50%.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Nov. 2025
Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The ruling invalidates tariffs that had pushed the average US tariff rate to its highest level since the 1930s, affecting imports from dozens of trading partners and touching virtually every sector of the US economy.
—Mohammad N. Elahee, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
The decision narrows the scope of the president’s unilateral tariff authority and invalidates portions of the levies on steel and aluminum, as well as certain tariffs on imports from China, Fortune reported.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
This is a relatively new legal standard developed by conservative jurists that invalidates presidential actions that assert sweeping new authority on important policy matters based only on vague delegations from Congress.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Impacts of the court's decision If the Supreme Court invalidates the removal protections for FTC commissioners, such a decision is likely to reach far beyond the commission.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
To me, this invalidates the election, but management claims this is fine.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
To me, this invalidates the election, but management claims this is fine.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
However, if the Supreme Court invalidates his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, this revenue could drop by over 50%.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invalidates
Verb
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The House bill, led by Fort Worth Republican Congressman Craig Goldman, repeals energy regulations related to home appliances that were set under the Biden administration.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If an airline cancels a flight or a connection becomes impossible, passengers are typically entitled to rebook or request refunds, depending on the airline’s policies.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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If a friend cancels or a team changes venues, respond with alternate options rather than vague guilt.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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She is now prohibited from providing services anywhere in Texas unless a court overturns the order.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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If a team successfully overturns a call, the challenge is retained.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If competing proposals appear on a ballot and are successful, the one that receives the most votes nullifies the other.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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This is because climate change and ecological collapse are very likely to cause political fragmentation that nullifies legal and cultural precedents like abolition, and bring about agrarian and manufacturing crises and scarcities in which people are forced into labor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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If an unexpected cost appears, slow down to compare options, then choose the path that keeps quality high and avoids future repairs.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Still, The Secret Agent avoids facile nihilism.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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