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invalid (1)

in·va·lid [ in vállid ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. flawed: not acceptable or correct through being based on a mistake or employing flawed reasoning

2. not legal: not legally binding or enforceable

[Mid-16th century. < Latin invalidus "not strong" < validus (see valid)]

in·va·lid·ly adverb
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