invalidate
US /ɪnˈvæl.ə.deɪt/
UK /ɪnˈvæl.ə.deɪt/
1.
invalider, annuler
make (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or invalid
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New evidence could invalidate the previous findings.
De nouvelles preuves pourraient invalider les conclusions précédentes.
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His alibi was strong, but the new witness's testimony might invalidate it.
Son alibi était solide, mais le témoignage du nouveau témoin pourrait l'invalider.
2.
invalider, rendre invalide
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.
Une blessure grave pourrait l'invalider de poursuivre sa carrière.
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The court ruled that his mental state did not invalidate his will.
Le tribunal a jugé que son état mental n'invalidait pas son testament.