
Invalidation
Legal Consequences
Used in legal contexts, invalidation often implies that a rule or agreement no longer has legal force.

The court's invalidation of the law freed many from restrictions.
Often Formal
The term is typically used in formal settings such as legal, academic, or business discussions.

The committee discussed the invalidation of previous policies.
Associated Negativity
It often implies a negative outcome, as something planned or agreed upon is no longer applicable.

The invalidation of the test scores upset all the students.
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AnnulCancellationDisqualificationEliminateNullifyRepealRevocationWithdrawal
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