invalidate
US /ɪnˈvæl.ə.deɪt/
UK /ɪnˈvæl.ə.deɪt/
1.
membatalkan, menggugurkan
make (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or invalid
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New evidence could invalidate the previous findings.
Bukti baru bisa membatalkan temuan sebelumnya.
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His alibi was strong, but the new witness's testimony might invalidate it.
Alibinya kuat, tetapi kesaksian saksi baru mungkin membatalkannya.
2.
membuat tidak mampu, membatalkan hak
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.
Cedera parah bisa membuatnya tidak mampu melanjutkan karirnya.
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The court ruled that his mental state did not invalidate his will.
Pengadilan memutuskan bahwa kondisi mentalnya tidak membatalkan wasiatnya.