What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
invalidate
Example
The judge decided to invalidate the contract due to a breach of terms. [invalidate: verb]
Example
The new evidence presented in court invalidated the previous testimony. [invalidated: past tense]
Example
She felt invalidated when her boss ignored her ideas during the meeting. [invalidated: past participle]
nullify
Example
The company's failure to meet the deadline nullified the contract. [nullified: past tense]
Example
The new law will nullify the previous regulations on environmental protection. [nullify: verb]
Example
The breach of confidentiality nullified the non-disclosure agreement. [nullified: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nullify is less common than invalidate in everyday language, but both words are used in legal or official contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between invalidate and nullify?
Both invalidate and nullify are formal words that are typically used in legal or official contexts.
