Financial Transaction Vocabulary

verb to make something no longer valid or effective

• The new evidence presented in court could potentially invalidate the previous witness testimony.
• If you don't sign and date the form correctly, it might invalidate your application.
• Using a fake ID could invalidate your chances of getting into the club.
• Her harsh words seemed to invalidate all of his hard work and effort.

verb to officially cancel or invalidate a decision, law, or agreement

• The government has decided to revoke the company's operating license.
• They're going to revoke his membership if he keeps causing trouble.
• If you don't follow the rules, they'll totally revoke your privileges.
• She felt like life had decided to revoke all her chances at happiness.