DECERTIFY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

decertify

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Definition of decertify

as in to invalidate

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Recent Examples of decertify Employees at the Wells Fargo branch in Casper, Wyoming, also filed a petition last week to decertify the union. — Chase Jordan april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026 In September, the housing department threatened to decertify recipients of the money who don’t follow a series of rules, according to the lawsuit. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026 And then also, the state board has voted to decertify him as a police officer, as a law enforcement officer in Alabama. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026 In December, the administration took action to decertify up to 7,500 of the 16,000 schools nationwide, but that included many defunct operations. — Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decertify

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Earlier this year, the Virginia Supreme Court also invalidated a redistricting ballot measure because of procedural violations by state lawmakers.

— David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
But that does not invalidate the frustrations or concerns of the drivers, nor those of fans who are less upbeat about the new cars and style of racing.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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Bryan Kohberger’s new attorney has filed a motion to disqualify the judge in his case and has asked for a change of venue for his post-conviction proceeding.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026
Receiving benefits alone will not automatically disqualify someone, according to the administration, but it can be considered as part of the overall assessment.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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