invalidating authority
[ɪnˈvælɪdeɪtɪŋ əˈθɔrɪti]
noun phrasepl: invalidating authorities
autoridade que invalida; autoridade invalidante
1. A power or entity with the legal or official capacity to declare something null, void, or without effect
The court served as the invalidating authority that annulled the previous contract.
O tribunal funcionou como a autoridade que invalidou o contrato anterior.
2. In administrative or legal contexts, the body responsible for nullifying, overturning, or revoking decisions, licenses, or authorizations
The regulatory agency acted as the invalidating authority when it revoked the company's operating license.
A agência reguladora agiu como a autoridade invalidante ao revogar a licença de operação da empresa.
3. In psychology or social contexts, a person or institution that dismisses or negates someone's experiences, feelings, or identity
Parents can become an invalidating authority when they consistently reject their child's emotions.
Os pais podem se tornar uma autoridade invalidante quando consistentemente rejeitam as emoções do filho.
This term is primarily used in legal, administrative, and psychological contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in judicial discourse and administrative law. In the USA, it is common in contract law, regulatory affairs, and therapeutic settings. In psychological contexts, the term has gained importance in discussions about emotional validation and healthy relationships, particularly in family therapy and counseling.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under the invalidating authority of
subject to invalidating authority
stripped of invalidating authority
appeal to a higher invalidating authority
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