invalidate
US /ɪnˈvæl.ə.deɪt/
UK /ɪnˈvæl.ə.deɪt/
1.
invalidar, anular
make (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or invalid
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New evidence could invalidate the previous findings.
Nuevas pruebas podrían invalidar los hallazgos anteriores.
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His alibi was strong, but the new witness's testimony might invalidate it.
Su coartada era sólida, pero el testimonio del nuevo testigo podría invalidarla.
2.
invalidar, incapacitar
deprive (a person) of legal effectiveness because of a disability or illness
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A severe injury could invalidate him from continuing his career.
Una lesión grave podría invalidarlo para continuar su carrera.
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The court ruled that his mental state did not invalidate his will.
El tribunal dictaminó que su estado mental no invalidaba su testamento.