as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
those nations eventually invalidated their trade agreement
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Recent Examples of invalidating
Florida, Tennessee and Wyoming have enacted laws invalidating out-of-state licenses issued to undocumented immigrants, and Alabama is considering similar measures.
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Billal Rahman
dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Billal Rahman
dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invalidating
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At the same time, support for abolishing the Monarchy has risen from 3 percent to 15 percent during that time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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Federal officials have said that repealing the rule would allow for more flexible management for local land managers and aid in preventing destructive wildfires.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its passage is a blow to leadership, which, in the past, has voted against repealing the AUMFs.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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White House officials briefly explored cancelling some of SpaceX’s deals with NASA and the Department of Defense, The Wall Street Journal reported in July.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The woman noted that canceling the shower has left her heartbroken.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Vail can once again prohibit delivery trucks from its pedestrian malls, a federal appeals court has ruled, overturning a Denver judge’s decision last year that put a stop to that ban.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Adam Streisand, a lawyer for Rupert, used James’ cooperation for the story as ammunition for overturning the ruling and asking for a new trial.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Others have done the same, voiding the warranty on their oven in the name of better pizza.—
Saahil Desai,
The Atlantic,
6 Dec. 2024
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Pay Package, Delaware Chancery Court Musk is poised to appeal a judge’s decision voiding his Tesla pay package as excessive, while Tesla plans to ask shareholders at the company’s June 13 annual meeting to ratify the same compensation plan approved six years ago.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
1 Oct. 2024
Verb
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This was a logical progression in the war, as well as a response to the contradictions at the heart of an American policy that sought to assist Ukraine while avoiding direct confrontation with Russia.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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This means not just avoiding harm, but also actively promoting health and well-being preventively.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Economic Risks Perceived political meddling could steepen the yield curve, pushing long-term rates higher and nullifying any short-term rate cuts the Fed might enact—whether voluntarily or under duress.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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In a November special election, voters in the Golden State will be asked to approve a temporary redraw that could net five Democratic House seats, effectively nullifying Republican efforts in Texas.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Invalidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invalidating. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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