Noun: invalidation in,va-lu'dey-shun
- (law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc.)
"The invalidation of the contract left both parties free of obligations";
- annulment
- When a person's thoughts and feelings are rejected, ignored, or judged
"Invalidation is emotionally upsetting for anyone, but particularly hurtful for someone who is emotionally sensitive"
Derived forms: invalidations
Type of: breakup, cognitive operation, cognitive process, dissolution, mental process, operation, process