Definitions
- Referring to the act of revoking or cancelling a law, rule, or regulation. - Talking about the process of officially removing a previously established law or policy. - Describing the action of withdrawing or annulling a legal decision or judgment.
- Referring to the act of nullifying or rendering something legally void or invalid. - Talking about the process of declaring something as not legally binding or enforceable. - Describing the action of making something ineffective or null and void.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of nullifying or cancelling something.
- 2Both words have legal connotations.
- 3Both words involve the removal of something previously established.
- 4Both words can be used in formal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Repeal is typically used for laws, rules, or regulations, while invalidate can be used for contracts, agreements, or decisions.
- 2Action: Repeal involves revoking or cancelling something that was previously established, while invalidate involves rendering something legally void or ineffective.
- 3Authority: Repeal is often done by a governing body or legislative authority, while invalidate can be done by a court or legal authority.
- 4Effect: Repeal removes a law or policy from existence, while invalidate declares something as not legally binding or enforceable.
- 5Usage: Repeal is more commonly used in political or legislative contexts, while invalidate is more commonly used in legal or contractual contexts.
Remember this!
Repeal and invalidate are synonyms that both refer to the act of nullifying or cancelling something previously established. However, repeal is typically used for laws, rules, or regulations, while invalidate can be used for contracts, agreements, or decisions. Repeal involves revoking or cancelling something that was previously established, while invalidate involves rendering something legally void or ineffective.
