invalidated

Definitions

To weaken or destroy the cogency or authority of an argument, claim, or evidence.

To make something officially or legally null and void.

To deprive of legal efficacy or force.

Examples

The discovery of new evidence invalidated the original theory that had been accepted for decades.

His contract was invalidated after it was revealed that he had provided false information on his application.

Synonyms

nullified voided annulled cancelled negated overturned revoked

Antonyms

validated confirmed ratified verified authorized endorsed upheld