NONVALID Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

nonvalid

adjective

ˌnän-ˈva-ləd

Definition of nonvalid

as in unreasonable

having no basis in reason or fact a nonvalid theory that most scientists rejected long ago

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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

The Saturday order said that expecting LeVota’s attorneys to adequately prepare for trial before April would be unreasonable and that denying the request could interfere with his right to effective legal representation.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
In her lawsuit, Phyllis Zorn said the raid violated protections for a free press, safeguards against unreasonable searches by law enforcement and a federal law that limits searches and seizures of journalists' materials.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of unreasonable

Adjective

Specifically, Edgerton is asking the court to declare the petition void, rule that its data center prohibition is an invalid and permanently prevent the ordinance from being submitted to voters.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026
The government maintains that the request for class certification came too late and is invalid anyway.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of invalid

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

Definition of null

Adjective

On that note, try to wrap up important conversations and decisions before the moon goes void if possible.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Delaware’s trust statute says personal property held in trust is not void under the common-law rule against perpetuities, while real property in trust generally follows a 110-year rule.

— Michael Gold CFP, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of void

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