Meaning of the word invalidation in English

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invalidation

US /ɪnˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the act of making something not valid or acceptable

Example:
The court's invalidation of the contract caused significant financial losses.
The invalidation of the previous test results required a new round of experiments.
2.

the act of denying or dismissing someone's feelings, experiences, or opinions, making them feel unheard or unimportant

Example:
Her constant invalidation of his feelings led to a breakdown in their communication.
Therapists often work to counteract the effects of emotional invalidation.
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