as in to invalidate
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Recent Examples of decertify
In addition, the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training declined to decertify a fourth former Johnson County deputy who contested the request.
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Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 10 Jan. 2025
But early this year, the county watchdog elliptically referenced the case in a quarterly Office of Inspector General report, noting that at least one administration official was eventually reported to the state commission in charge of certifying and decertifying peace officers.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The 2021 law that first created a mechanism for the state to decertify police and deputies took effect only last year.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Imposing sanctions on the IRGC while decertifying the deal has obscured the United States’ intentions.
—Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2017
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Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 10 Jan. 2025
But early this year, the county watchdog elliptically referenced the case in a quarterly Office of Inspector General report, noting that at least one administration official was eventually reported to the state commission in charge of certifying and decertifying peace officers.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The 2021 law that first created a mechanism for the state to decertify police and deputies took effect only last year.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Imposing sanctions on the IRGC while decertifying the deal has obscured the United States’ intentions.
—Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decertify
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While the cases may end with a decision from the Supreme Court months from now that invalidates the directives as unconstitutional, the fallout has been swift.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Trump administration sues to invalidate dozens of union contracts with federal agencies Eliminating collective bargaining would remove obstacles for agencies to alter working conditions, including changes related to budget cuts, and fire or discipline workers.—
Daniel Wiessner,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Critics of the Trump administration say its efforts to nullify the agency will cripple American influence overseas and carry devastating effects for some of the most vulnerable populations in the world, which relied on U.S. funding for health care, food, and other basic needs.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Judges are now appointing themselves as head of the Bureau of Prisons to nullify election results.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lula’s Workers’ Party filed a suit, based on her reporting, that argued that Bolsonaro’s online manipulations disqualified his candidacy.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Several public opinion polls show support for the New Democrats in the single digits and some projections suggest its parliamentary representation could slide from 24 seats to below 12, which would disqualify the New Democrats as an official national party.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Decertify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decertify. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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