Also means
to nullify
Usage Note
Invalidar is used in legal and administrative contexts to void a document, decision, or contract. It is stronger than anular when the ground for cancellation is a fundamental defect rather than mere withdrawal.
Examples
"El juez decidió invalidar las pruebas."
Natural Translation
The judge decided to invalidate the evidence.

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