nonvalid

adjective

ˌnän-ˈva-ləd How to pronounce nonvalid (audio)
Definition of nonvalidnext
1
as in unreasonable
having no basis in reason or fact a nonvalid theory that most scientists rejected long ago

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2
as in invalid
having no legal or binding force failure to inform the suspect of his rights rendered his confession nonvalid

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  1. unreasonable
  2. invalid
  3. null
  4. void
Adjective
  • In the comments, many people criticized the niece for disregarding her uncle's feelings and making an unreasonable request.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Most Canadians supported the move and opposed the weekslong blockades, but the Federal Court of Canada ruled last year that the use of the powers was unreasonable.
    Amanda Coletta The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of unreasonable
Adjective
  • Trump has also argued the special counsel was appointed unlawfully and that any public report would be legally invalid and hurt his transition into the White House.
    Carrie Johnson, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Texas records show that Jabbar was previously charged with misdemeanor theft in 2002 and for driving with an invalid license in 2005, according to the New York Times.
    Danielle Jennings, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of invalid
Adjective
  • Or at least Eren couldn’t, and his conclusion ably demonstrated the scientific value of null results.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The quintet argued that ADOR’s main arguments did not explain how there were no violations in their contract and that any arguments regarding investment costs are null due to the success NewJeans had in its first two years.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of null
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  • If Rodgers returns in 2025, the cap hit is small for a veteran quarterback ($23.5 million) but that doesn’t factor in that $35 million roster bonus, which would be prorated through 2029 for cap purposes (due to void years, used to spread out a cap hit even when a player is no longer on the roster).
    Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But when Panamanians set foot in the Canal Zone, their citizenship rights were void and they could be prosecuted under different laws and regulations.
    Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of void
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