1
as in unreasonable
having no basis in reason or fact
a nonvalid theory that most scientists rejected long ago
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2
as in invalid
having no legal or binding force
failure to inform the suspect of his rights rendered his confession nonvalid
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Adjective
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Importantly, the president already has full legal authority to impose tariffs when other nations’ behavior places an unreasonable burden on our economy, including through environmental negligence.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026 -
The logic was that Spirit had projected the league would grow at a rate that the league itself found unreasonable, and so would not be able to field a team while also paying Rodman.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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Noriega argued his charges were invalid under the legal doctrine that heads of state are often immune from prosecution, but courts rejected that argument in his case.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Widerman said any amendment to ZIM’s articles of association made without the government’s consent would be invalid, and implicitly warned against company attempts to circumvent the rights attached to the golden share.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Though his contract expires after 2028, Miami could use a void year that will result in an $11 million cap charge in 2029.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Dec. 2025
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The contest is void where prohibited by law.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Nonvalid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonvalid. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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