Invalid (Adjective)
Meaning 1
No longer valid; "the license is invalid".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The credit card has been reported stolen, so it is now invalid.
- His visa had expired and was invalid for further travel.
- She discovered that her parking ticket was invalid and she received a fine.
- After a certain date, the promotion code becomes invalid and can't be used.
- The software is no longer supported and the serial number is now invalid.
Meaning 2
Having no cogency or legal force; "invalid reasoning"; "an invalid driver's license".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The insurance policy was invalid because the policyholder had lied on the application.
- An invalid will cannot be enforced in court.
- She discovered that her identification and license had been reported stolen and her current license was now invalid.
- Due to conflicting eyewitness testimony, the detective had to discard an otherwise crucial piece of evidence because it was now considered invalid.
- Their previous vote was invalid as it did not conform to the set of procedures defined in the regulations.