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無効
mukō
What does "無効" mean in English?
invalidこの契約は無効です
This contract is invalid.
How to use "無効" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
Law
formal
Invalid, void, or ineffective (legally or functionally)
無効なパスポートは国外旅行に使えません
An invalid passport cannot be used for international travel.
Commonly used in legal contexts to describe something that lacks legal force or effect.
general
Not working or ineffective
このコードは無効です
This code is invalid.
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Pro Tip
Legal vs. General Use
In legal contexts, 無効 refers to something that is legally void, while in general contexts, it can mean something that is not working or effective.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal documents, 無効 is often used to describe contracts or actions that are legally invalid.
Word Origin
Composed of 無 (mu, 'not') and 効 (kō, 'effect'), literally meaning 'without effect'.
Usage Notes
In legal contexts, 無効 is often used to describe contracts, documents, or actions that are legally void. In everyday language, it can describe anything that is not functional or effective.
Word Breakdown
無
not
prefix効
effect
root和英辞典