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invalidation

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • US: /ɪnˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
  • US: /ɪnˌvæl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -eɪʃən
  • CMU ARPABET: IH2 N V AE2 L AH0 D EY1 SH AH0 N Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of invalidating, or the state of being invalidated

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: abrogation, devalidation, nullification

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

(law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: annulment

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: dissolution, breakup

Narrower terms: dissolution of marriage

History

Etymology

From invalidate + -ion or in- + validation.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: обезсилване (obezsilvane) — act or state
  • Bulgarian: анулиране (anulirane) — act or state
  • Māori: whakamanakoretanga — act or state