invalidar

Senses

1. 1.

   to invalidate

   to make something no longer valid or legally binding

2. 2.

   to nullify

   to render null or void

3. 3.

   to undermine

   to weaken the force or credibility of an argument or claim

Examples

• "El juez invalidó el contrato por vicios de consentimiento."

  The judge invalidated the contract due to defects in consent.

• "Esos hallazgos no invalidan nuestra investigación anterior."

  Those findings do not undermine our previous research.

• "La firma falsa invalida el testamento."

  The forged signature nullifies the will.

Usage

A formal, legal register verb commonly used in judicial and administrative contexts. Regular -ar verb conjugation. Often paired with direct objects that are legal documents, arguments, or evidence.