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invalid URL

Noun
DefinitionAn "invalid URL" refers to a Uniform Resource Locator that is incorrectly structured, malformed, or points to a resource that does not exist or cannot be accessed on the internet. It might contain syntax errors, unsupported characters, or refer to a domain that doesn't exist or a page that has been moved or deleted. When a web browser or application attempts to use an invalid URL, it typically results in an error message, such as "404 Not Found" or a connection failure. Such URLs prevent successful navigation to the intended web page or online resource, making the target unreachable. They are a common cause of broken links on websites.
Example

"The email contained an invalid URL, so I couldn't click through to the offer page."

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Etymology & Word Origins

The term "invalid URL" combines "invalid," originating from the Latin "invalidus" meaning "not strong, infirm," with "URL," an acronym coined in 1994 by Tim Berners-Lee for "Uniform Resource Locator."

Translations
SpanishURL inválida
FrenchURL invalide
GermanUngültige URL